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Richard Andersson's Space Odyssey - Tears Of The Sun

Published Dec. 13 2006


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=Staff's pick

The Bohemian Werewolf
Obsession*
Miracles In Daylight
Killing The Myth*
Dark Wings Of Universe
The Awakening*
Tears Of The Sun
The Northern Silence
Bloodspill


Genre Neo-classic Metal
David Fremberg
Vocals
Tracks 9
Magnus Nilsson
Guitar
Runningtime 43 Min.
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Guitar
Label Regain Records
Magnus Nilsson
Bass
Release 27 Nov. 2006
Jörg Andrews
Drums
Country Sweden
Richard Andersson
Keyboard
Similar artists Whitesnake, Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen

Productive keyboard player and composer Richard Andersson (Time Requiem, ex. Majestic) is on it again. This time with his Space Odyssey, a 'project' that is on its third record now. To be a keyboardist's chief concern the organ parts are kept very much in the back. Instead there are room for the much underrated guitarist Magnus Nilsson to shine with an unmistakable feeling. The powerful voice of David Fremberg has replaced Patrik Johansson (Astral Doors, Wuthering Heights) who sung on the first two Space Odyssey albums. David fills the shoes without any problems and contributes to an almost perfect musicianship.

Richard Andersson himself lets the compositions do the talking. These are nine tracks with high standard straight through. The style is typical melodic hard rock, with a neo-classic touch. Not too progressive. Obsession, Killing The Myth and The Awakening gathers among the favourites. The latter could have been taken from Whitesnake sometimes during the 80s. The Northern Silence tends to be a bit repetitive though. A qualitative release, although not exactly revolutionary.

See also review of: The Ultimate Andersson Collection

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Summary



7,5 chalices of 10 - David


Related links:

www.anderssonmusic.com