EDENBRIDGE – The Great Momentum

7/10

EDENBRIDGE - The Great Momentum - 7/10

7/10

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Release date: February 22, 2017

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The Great Momentum, Austrian Symphonic Metal outfit Edenbridge’s 8th studio album, will appeal to the more pedestrian fans of acts like Nightwish, Xandria, Dark Moor and perhaps Crystal Viper.

What the album lacks in inspiration and originality, it makes up for with mirror-perfect polished production, lush arrangements and performances that would rival the biggest big budget film scores. With the exception of the speedy album opener “Shiantara”, most of the tracks fall into the mid-tempo or ballad category where they can benefit the most from the thick mixes and production techniques. While this makes The Great Momentum a very accessible album, it may leave some of the more hardcore fans wishing for a few more uptempo numbers. Edenbridge is a band that fits in, perhaps too well, and may continue to be overlooked by Metal fans thanks to its lack of aggression and energy, despite the band’s top-of-the-line production and execution.

Highlights include “Shiantara”, “The Moment Is Now” and “The Visitor”.

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Maxxxwell Carlisle

Maxxxwell was a reviewer and the host of The Maxed Out Metal Hour here on Metal Express Radio. He is the current lead guitarist for LA based metal veterans Hellion. In addition to his ongoing role in Hellion, he has also released 5 albums as a solo artist and appeared as a guest writer and soloist on Michael Angelo Batio's Intermezzo album, named one of the Top 5 shred albums of 2014 by Guitar World Magazine. He continues to collaborate with various Metal musicians and teaches guitar technique and Metal composition via Skype. Additionally, he is a former competitive bodybuilder and enjoys a lifestyle based around health, fitness and Metal.
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