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Mind's Eye are :
Fredrik Grunberger on Guitar
Daniel Flores on Drums, Percussion and Keyboards
Johan Persson on Vocals
Johan Niemann on Bass
The tracks are :
1. The Other Side Of Me (6:36)
2. In Chase Of Time (5:54)
3. Almost There (6:19)
4. Wishes In The Wind (3:53)
5. Questions (5:37)
6. Am I Waiting? (5:10)
7. Light Waves (4:08)
8. Without The Sun (7:19)
The first track is 'The Other Side Of Me', a track that starts
off farly quietly with some atmospheric keyboards, nice intricate
guitar work and nice percussion. When the band comes in the guitar
has a much heavier sound to it, but this track is forever changing
in direction, mood and tempo. Great vocals from Johan. Drums
have a good solid sound to them and there's some pretty nifty bass
line too. There's also some outstanding guitar work from Fredrik.
The next track is 'In Chase of Time', a nice track, the vocals
are powerful but still show a great deal of emotion. Powerful rhythm
section and superb guitar work from Fredrik.
The third track is 'Almost There', this track has a fairly
quiet intro, until the band come in. This is another track with a
powerful rhythm section. Powerful vocals from Johan, but again,
this is another track that keeps changing direction, mood and tempo.
The next track is 'Wishes In The Wind', starting with some
nice keyboards, this track is very much in the style of Dream Theater.
Nice acoustic guitar and nice, but soft vocals from Johan.
'Questions', is a heavier track with lots of intricate guitar
work. Powerful vocals, great rhythm, but still maintaining a nice
melody. This track is slightly more complex than previous tracks,
constantly changing direction. Superb guitar work.
The Sixth track is 'Am I Waiting', played on acoustic guitar,
showing at times a classical influence, but at times sounds dark and
haunting. Nice vocals, mellow but with emotion. Towards the end there
is some outstanding guitar work.
The next track is 'Light Waves', an instrumental with a nice
combination of guitar and keyboards, this track is more jazz/fusion
influenced with a funky bass sound and some stunningly fast guitar
work. Good strong melody and a strong drum sound.
The final track is 'Without The Sun', contains quite a lot
of heavy guitar, but it is quite intricate. Powerful vocals, nice
harmonies. There are nice changes in direction, mood and tempo. Once
again nice vocals.
Mind's Eye are a Swedish quartet who combine metal, rock, jazz/fusion
and even latin styles into one. Into The Unknown contains 8
tracks lasting nearly 45 minutes. The music is at time similar to
Treasure Land, Lion's Share, Sieges Even, Psychotic Waltz and Dream
Theater. The production quality as wellas well as the musicianship
is outstanding. Mind's Eye play with lots of creativity and
create a series of moods to experience.
Highly Recommended!!!
Released on Sensory (a division of Laser's Edge). P.O.Box 388. Voorhees,
New Jersey,, 08043 0388, USA.
Tel: 609 751 6444
Fax: 609 751 7466
Email : lasercd@aol.com
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