Empire Of The Undead (Special Edition) [IT-Version, Regio 2/ B]
Gamma Ray

Ageless in soul and voice, but in a prolonged creative crisis, Kai Hansen presented his fans a new work by Gamma Ray - a disc with the disturbing title "Empire Of The Undead". They decided to save money on the cover artist; an MRI image of a mustached grandmother in a scarf was enough. But the main thing, of course, is inside. I must say right away about the quality of the recording - it’s even nothing! I must say, the musicians made conclusions from previous records and naturally burned their studio. The album opens with the simply epic "Avalon" - wow, Kai challenged Rebellion in Dreamland himself! He threw and lost, but with dignity. The song is good, only it lacks some zest. In general, the latest Gamma Ray discs, with the possible exception of "LOTF pt.II", have a very limited shelf life of 7-10 days from the date of opening. After this period, they are already so hackneyed that they do not have to return to them at all, with rare exceptions. Nevertheless, throughout the "expiration date" music very pleases the ear and raises vitality. This album was no exception. Yes, there are many potentially hit things that sound cheerful, playfully ... "Pale Rider" is the same, it sounds cool, but it's a cover of all Judas Priest songs combined ... The ballad "Time For Deliverance" is just makes instead of the title lines sing in the refrain of “We Are The Champions ...” Something went wrong with Kai’s ballads ... I consider “Hellbent” and “I Will Return” to be the best songs on the album. Songs from the fourth to the ninth can be called passing to some extent, but not boring. In general ... The album is listenable. Recorded well. Sings great. Fans, of course, are advised. But the material has no historical and cultural value, so it quickly bothers. Separately, I want to say about the two-disc edition ... Bonus tracks are so pointless ... Why did they even post them?

GAMMA RAY is super everytime! New album is on the stream!

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