Vision Quest
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Today, like yesterday, I write about a band that looks back. Sure, every band looks for inspiration in the past but the more interesting ones also have a vision for something they want to do, something of their own. These guys are clearly inspired by bands like Magnum and Kansas, and seem intent on doing something very similar. And that is from a band who’s debut album looks like something from the power metal genre, and they are Italian so even more reason to believe that they are of the power metal variety, but at least they are epic.

It is symphonic rock/AOR on offer here, a bit like the seventies. It is not really an album that breaks new ground, more a band that does the tried and tested. The vocalist has a bit more authority than the usual in the genre, darker voice. Decent production as well, sounds like a modernised vision of the seventies but I have heard better. I think that the variation is quite alright as well but the album is far too long with a playing time well over the hour, that is just too much.

A good album with good tracks, nice melodies and good atmospheres, I think that there is a lot to like on this album. The vocalist could have been better, the album shorter and more original but I don’t think anyone who buys this album will be disappointed. Perhaps the album could have had a more distinct and definitive hit song, the songs are good but none of them really stand out. And it also helps if you enjoy the more retro styled rock music as they aren’t exactly bringing anything new to the scene.

I recommend this album called Vision Quest to those with the vision well aimed at the past and never really looking forward. It is an album that works, that can be quite enjoyable, it may not be what the cover suggests but it works.

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