BLUE LIGHT CAGE

Italian band SOUL SECRET was formed back in 2004, and from 2008 and onward they have been releasing new material at regular intervals, often with minor line-up alterations along the way too. The band have been attached to quite a few labels over the years, and for their fifth and most recent studio album "Blue Light Cage" the band have joined the ranks of Dutch label Layered Reality Productions.

Soul Secret have created an album that has many brilliant elements and strong compositions this time around. A really well made and well executed production, with quirky, challenging and creative compositions in general and with some truly amazing instrumental sections and strong instrument performances as the standout features. In my view the lead vocals aren't of the same calibre however, or at least they are distinct enough to be somewhat divisive, and for someone really sensitive to the vocal aspect of a production they may also be detrimental. But for those who aren't all that sensitive about the vocals on an album, "Blue Light Cage" will most likely be experienced as quite the compelling album, in particular for fans of expressive and creative varieties of classic era progressive metal.