After releasing two merely good albums (Hyperion & Darkness with Tales
to Tell), Manticora returns with a killer album that almost rivals the great Roots of Eternity.
Their sound is basically unchanged...still playing melodic power/thrash. Have
I mentioned I love their sound yet? okay...I will now.... There is something with their sound that I can't get enough
of.... everytime I need a little break from the musical onslaught...BAM...time change, drum fill, acoustic interlude, something
that just grabs some attention then just as you start to crave the bludgeoning (sp?) again, wham-o, here comes Mads with his
drums and a wall of guitars....
This album does seem like more mature than previous efforts. The songs seem more
thought out and complete than previous works. I don't really know what else to say about Manticora other than
I urge you to give them a try.
This is another must-buy for those who like the style.
Favorites: Fall from Grace, It Feels Like the End, Playing God, Creator of Failure
92 / 100
The reason Roots got a higher score than this album is the emotional factor
and personal connection to the songs..ie, the lyrical content.
