STARGAZERY – Eye On The Sky [Reissue]

Eye On The Sky is the second full length record from Finnish Melodic Metal band Stargazery.  Originally released in 2011, this reissued version features a bonus track, “Rescue Me”, but it doesn’t quite meet the production quality of the rest of the record.  Eye On The Sky has a big, wide sound that isn’t quite there on the bonus track.  That, said, the rest of the record is very good.  Former MSG vocalist Jari Tiura’s vocals are very strong, calling to mind David Coverdale, Tony Martin, and even a splash of Ronnie James Dio.

The songs are well written and well produced.   With Pete Ahonen on guitar, Jukka Jokikokko on bass, Jussi Ontero on drums, and Marco Sneck on keyboard rounding out the lineup (although whether this is the line up on the 2011 record is unclear), the record is filled with spot on performances, with the exception of an occasional questionable guitar solo.  The keyboards are tastefully done, without softening the band too much.  Fans of AOR, Melodic Rock, Melodic Metal, and even Epic Metal will find something to enjoy on Eye In The Sky.  Definitely worth a listen.

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