8 1/2 of 10

TRACK LISTING:
1. MIND DIARY
2. DARKEST LEGACY
3. CLOAK & DAGGERS
4. PAID IN BLOOD
5. THE SILENCE WITHIN
6. ONE SILENT MOMENT
7. ALAGOAS
8. STATIC
9. FRAGILE
10. EYES OF JEALOUSY
11. RITUAL OF THE BLADE
12. JUSTICE

With this release, Cloudscapes 3rd studio album Global drama, the Swedish prog - power outfit have matured with their songwriting and overall sound. This album definately has a more heavier progressive feel to it.

Mike Anderrsons vocals are extremely powerfull and emotive. He reminds me abit of Andreas Novak ( Minds Eye ) and Oliver Hartmann ( At Vance and Empty Tremor ) The musicianship is of the highest standard with great guitarwork and also wicked drumming by Roger Landin.

The opening track has a Symphony x feel to it, and the song Cloak and Dagger is extremely middle eastern and is a great track ( It also has a film clip.) The whole album is a very uplifting listening experience from start to finish. This album has really made Cloudscape one of the premier acts in todays prog metal scene, I really look forward to future albums, also another great album cover by the best in the business!! Mattias Noren.