Unseen Forces - Syris

Advantages: fantastic thrilling rhythms, relaxing, some haunting tunes
Disadvantages: None

...≈♫♪≈♪≈♫♪≈ GROUND FORCE – BLACK DYKE BAND ≈♫♪≈♪≈♫♪≈ Ground Force has long been one of my favourite TV programmes. With a keen interest in gardening and landscaping there is nothing more enjoyable than sitting down to watch Ground Force. Imagine if you can take that enjoyment a step further and extend it to times other than when Ground Force is on television. Of course you could go out and buy a few series on DVD…………. Or you can buy the soundtrack on CD. I bought the Ground Force soundtrack around five years ago and it has remained one of my favourite CD’s to listen to, particularly when I am feeling a bit stressed or tired. It is very easy listening and relaxing and at the same time as creating such an air or serenity... Read review

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Advantages: Strong songs
Disadvantages: None

...After the release of their debut set, Crocodiles, in 1980, Echo and the Bunnymen’s second album, 1981’s Heaven Up Here, firmly established them as a major force, being voted album of the year by readers of the NME. Their manager Bill Drummond summed up the mood and mythical qualities of their songs at this time when he wrote in the Face magazine: “They represent cold, dampness, darkness. Echo is, in my crazy daydream, a ghostly God - and the Bunnymen are his followers.” It was a major piece of work, a definite step on from Crocodiles and established them as a force to be reckoned with. Among other tracks, the album included such strong songs as The Disease, Heaven Up Here, Turquoise Dogs, Show Of Strength, It Was A Pleasure and No Dark Things. Echo and the Bunnymen were being variously compared with the Velvets and the Doors... Read review

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Advantages: Some killer guitar playing
Disadvantages: Some of Cyriis's squeaks are too much

...Unstoppable Force is the 2nd full album of American speed metal band Agent Steel. Released in 1987, these guys rock out pretty heavy riffs which speed along, sounding either awkward or amazing. Brazilian vocalist John Cyriis (currently Max Havlock though neither are his true name..though I think Cyriis is) was clearly influenced by Halford and Dickinson as he tries his utmost to copy them on tracks like "The Rager", he tends to get a really high note in every few words which at the best is quirky and at the worst a little annoying. Personally, I prefer the faster, heavier tracks like the title track "Unstoppable Force".. and better yet the amazing "Indestructive". "The Day at Guyana" has a brutal and straight to the point sound like early Metallica despite spanning that point over a track of 6-7 minutes! Cyriis disappeared after... Read review

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