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“The Missing Link” is the two
tracks, ten minute EP from Melodic
Meltdown. Probably the most well know in the band is guitarist
Michael Søbygge. I know him from his previous guitar work.
He has quite a music background. This disc has some similarities to
bands like Queensryche, Dream Theater, and Fates Warning, and a little
resemblance to 80’s hair metal ballads. I wonder if this is
the new musical direction mentioned on their info sheet. They have
a little bit of a garage band feel to their music too. I can picture
them playing at a local pub. The music includes progressive riffs
and some stuff just rocks out. Overall the songs are decent, but don’t
seem to carry much energy besides during the solos. They are probably
the best elements on this disc. The CD is calm and melodic; it seems
much more melodic than what Michael Søbygge has done in the
past. Vocals are kinda generic, nothing exceptional. I wouldn’t
say this is bad, just that I have heard styles similar to this done
with better direction. I think they need more energy in their music,
and they need to use more of Michael’s talents to make Melodic
Meltdown more pulsating. Rating: 72 |
