THE TESTAMENT

This doesn't appear to be a concept album like "Tiara" and there aren't any 30 minute epics like on "The Great Escape". Just in your face prog metal. We only had to wait four years for this one. The band's makeup hasn't changed since "Tiara". Tommy Karevik is as great as ever on this record. The entire lineup is excellent with passages that allow for each member to demonstrate why they're at the top of their game. Great instrumentation and arrangement throughout. The recording is crisp and centered. This may be my favorite album so far this year, although Pure Reason Revolution and Star One are lighting up the phone banks now.... If you've liked any of the earlier SW albums, you need this one. I recommend this one for any prog metal fan.