Being less heavy and more complex than "Train of Thought", this album is undoubtedly considered a return to form by many fans who prefer progressive and complex music to heavy music. When I first heard this album, I was, not disappointed, but I honestly thought that it was too soft, and I did not really like it to start with. The more I listened to it, I started to appreciate it more and more, and now I think it is a very good progressive metal album.
When it all comes down, there is a lot of variation on the album, which I appreciate, and there are some strong tracks like "The Root of All Evil", "These Walls", and "Panic Attack".
This album should have a wide appeal to metal fans and non-metal fans alike.
(review originally posted at metalmusicarchives.com)
1. The Root of All Evil 8:25 | |
2. The Answer Lies Within 5:33 | |
3. These Walls 7:36 | |
4. I Walk Beside You 4:29 | |
5. Panic Attack 8:13 | |
6. Never Enough 6:46 | |
7. Sacrificed Sons 10:43 | |
8. Octavarium 24:00 |