HUMAN

After 9 years of absence ,Swedish prog metal outfit Darkwater is back with their third release Human. This is a really new begining for the band which was often compared with some leading bands in this genre. The album delivers solid progressive / melodic metal with powerful production sound and an exceptionally talented lead singer, Henrik Bath. The rest of the band are superb musicians as well , as they have created many memorable soundscapes in which such an amazing vocalist can shine. Cool riffs, great atmospheric / symphonic keyboards and catchy melodies are everywhere on this record. The prog elements added in the riffs and rhythm are very well placed and sound very natural. Highlights include Alive (Part II) (personal favorite) and In Front of You. The second part of the album has some monotonous moments and it does feel a bit hollow and lacking in dynamism at times and is the only thing at all that detracts from the overall quality of the album. Human is definitely a step forward in the band's career and proof that Darkwater still has something to offer in prog metal world.