Prodigal Son [Digipak] - Martin Simpson

Advantages: Not overlong at 10 tracks, gets better with each listen.
Disadvantages: Opening track not the strongest.

...All the best records take a few listens (at least) to reveal their true nature. On first play this sounded like a typical 2nd album - longer tracks, less up-tempo. A month on this has to be my favourite CD of 2007. Nearly all the 10 tracks have resolved into fantastic, atmospheric (and not always gloomy!) tales of urban life and escape. Great tunes underpin the songs, with the now-trademark steepling guitar riffs standing out most in the choruses. Some not unwelcome echos of The Smiths are to be found in the lyrics, most obviously in the title track, but tracks like Weight of the World and Escape The Nest are really uplifting, the latter also containing the finest moments on the album with its soaring, thrilling chorus. What a live track that promises to be... Recommended! Ok then, what about the digipak? Well if you like a glossy... Read review

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Advantages: Great stress relief
Disadvantages: Explicit content may offend!

...I first discovered Soulfly when they featured at an "Ozzfest" gig. I never heard of them but really enjoyed them on stage and bought this album, unaware that it was their second release! #History Soulfly originally started when Max Cavalera left "Sepultura" in 1996. Full of hate and hurt following the death of his step-son and his close friend Dana Wells, Max's songs portray all forms of hate towards government, society and turns to many faiths to help him. Max Cavalera - Vocals (song writer) Mikey Doling - guitars Marcelo D. Rapp - percussion and bass Joe Nunez - drums and percussion Toby Wright - keyboards #Why is it limited edition? Its a digipak album including four additional songs and live recordings. The cd case is featured in a cardboard box rather than in a plastic cd case. #The sleeve On the front... Read review

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Advantages: Technically advanced, melodic, powerful, well produced
Disadvantages: No CD Inlay (Small pickup)

.... This is quite possibly the best track in the Digipak. If you are a progressive metal/rock fan, or enjoy complex and technical music then this is for you. It's a great purchase, well produced, and highlights Dream Theater at their best. TRACK LISTING Disc 1- 1. Root Of All Evil 2. I Walk Beside You 3. Another Won 4. Afterlife 5. Under A Glass Moon 6. Innocence Faded Disc 2- 1. Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence 2. Vacant 3. Answer Lies WithinListen Listen 4. Sacrificed Son's Disc 3- 1. Octavarium 2. Metropolis... Read review

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