Sunless Skies [Import]

Pathosray | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 9, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: 101 DISTRIBUTION
• ASIN: B0024R5IMW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #188,624 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars different, yet still amazing, July 12, 2010

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Christoher Nagel - See all my reviews
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This album gets alot of slack because of the debut...this album is more heavy and less progressive than the last, but can you complain about a progressive band being progressive and testing new territories on each release? would everyone have loved it if they had done the exact same thing a 2nd time, or would the critics be out in force? enough on that, if you love progressive metal, you'll love Pathosray, Heavy guitars, pounding drums intricate song structures, keyboards, and one of the best vocalists in the genre...every track is a standout with above average song writing and hooks that stick with you after the first listen...a great band if you don't mind the heavier side or progressive rock/metal...and the 18 minute long songs are just too much...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem, May 8, 2011

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ivchp944 - See all my reviews

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I purchased this CD with a bit of hesitation after reading the reviews - and was completely blown away after listening to it for the first time. And it got better every time thereafter!! Yes, there aren't as many prog elements as some listeners may wish but then again there is no overindulgence in long-winded instrumental sessions. That said, you'll be hard-pressed to find another band, just based on this CD, that offers so much variety and melody. The arrangements are to the point but never overdone, the keyboards play a significant role but don't overwhelm or dominate the music in any way. They primarily underline the melodic setup. In general, the musicianship is way beyond reproach, a very talented singer, excellent drums, very nice guitarwork, and a powerful delivery overall. Maybe a good description would be a slightly progressive and varied melodic metal album! Go buy it, you won't be sorry!

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3.0 out of 5 stars The cover out did the music, February 27, 2011

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Paul J. Miszlay "Paul M" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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I thought I knew what to expect when listening to Sunless Skies based off their amazing debut CD, but you'll quickly realize the band had a certain vision which introduces a few new elements to the mix.

The overall sound is much thicker and feels darker mainly to match the vision and concept based off the cover art (One of my favorite covers). Marco's vocal range is still insane and the musicianship of each instrument felt strong if not stronger than the first cd. There weren't nearly as many memorable moments on this CD as their debut album though. Some of my favorites were:

- Crown of Thorns (This song matches the cover art probably the best)

- Intro to Quantic Enigma (The first 25 seconds out does the whole song)

- Sons of the Sunless Sky (easily my favorite on the cd)

- Perpetual Eclipse (was out of place on the cd but it's a nice instrumental)

My biggest problem with the CD was like the previous reviewer mentioned the absence of melody really left me with only a handful of memorable moments. It's not to say the CD is bad, but they set the bar so high for themselves previously that it does feel like the overall experience came up short.