PYRE OF DREAMS

Interesting release from this long-lasting US band on their fourth release since their debut in 1997.

Coming across as a much mellower and dreamier version of Ayreon, and with great musical similarities to label-mates Project Creation, this band has the moods and atmospheres that will make them an interesting band for many.

They have some rather good songs as well, with a nice and good flow between ambient sounding, mellow and epic-sounding musical moods.

Main drawback on this release is the 5-part epic Temple in Time - where most of the parts unfortunately stand out as rather weak tracks compared to what is offered on the rest of the album.