BURN THE SUN

Ark - Burn The Sun: This album surpasses all the Conception CD's in every way. Every contributor (Musician) on this album is astonishing. Especially the drummer, sinner, and... nevermind... There's all virtuoso's by now. Ark's Burn The Sun CD blew me away initially. It's hard rock and progressive metal fuised together along with other tiny more specific genres, a very diverse feat. You couldn't ask for a more anthem sounding group with such talented musicians. There's no weak spot on Ark's existence, I only wish they'd keep making albums instead of waiting for four years without anything. It's a shame they only have two CD's, and such a small fanbase because like many artists on this website, they deserve so much more. Ark has a couple of very catchy songs surprisingly and there's not a song on the CD that really bores me, even after excessive listening for eight months. It's one of those albums you don't get tired of, becasue of it's complexity and uniqueness. Ark sounds like nothing I have experienced in the past. Burn The Sun is my favorite metal album in years, next to dream theater's new "Octavarium" CD, and Arcturus' "The Sham Mirrors" which I found recently, from retiring from metal in 2003, then returning in 2004-2005. Eventually you all might get to a point where all metal seems dull, but even through those moments, these three CD's make it all worthwhile. Ark is worth your money, or if you're an 'el-cheapo' you can just download it, but please give Ark's Burn The Sun a try, even if you aren't very fond of metal. The CD really draws you in, and keeps you entranced by the frantic drumming+solos, the smooth bass-work, the wild and dangerous vocals, and the very diverse guitar-work.