EXCALION – Emotions

Emotions is the fifth studio record from Finnish Power Metal Band Excalion. The current lineup of the band includes founding members Jarmo Myllyvirta on keyboards and Henri Pirkkalainen on drums, along with Onni Hirvonen on bass (2016-present), Aleksi Hirvonen on guitars (2014-present), and Marcus Lång on vocals (2015-present). Emotions is billed as a bit of a concept album, with each song focused on capturing a single emotion, a journey through hate and trust, sorrow and joy.

The record is very well produced, sonically excellent. The songs are melodic and powerful, filled with big hooks, driving beats, and some progressive elements. Each musician turns in a stellar performance, and the finished product is definitely of national and International release caliber. The lyrical and emotive content does an excellent job of portraying the emotion represented by each track, and Emotions does take the listener on a journey of experience. “Lost Control” has a manic quality that feels out of control. The opening track, “Trust” leads the listener on the journey of questioning and confirming trust.

Overall, Emotions delivers, both in its intended aim of emotional expression, and as a high caliber Melodic Metal/Power Metal release. Fans of Excalion, Power Metal, Melodic Metal, and even Progressive Metal should find Emotions to be a worthwhile listen

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