I find it hard to believe that the people responsible for the distribution of Pure Reason Revolution’s latest album Amor Vincit Omnia (Love Conquers All) had any idea what kind of site Power of Metal was when they chose to send us this promo. For if there’s one thing this band isn’t, it’s metal.

The music contained on this shiny coaster is a blend of pop, rock and electronic influences. By ‘electronic’, my dear fellow metal heads, I am by no means referring to Fear Factory, Ministry or Nine Inch Nails but rather to the likes of New Order and Depeche Mode. On the ‘rock’ side I hear bits and pieces from Smashing Pumpkins (such as Adore) as well as a number of typically British sounding acts such as Editors. The track Bloodless is probably the heaviest of the lot and my favorite on this album.

However, this is not bad at all. It’s a mixture of a lot of different styles of music and influences boiled down to a sound that is still very much PRR’s own. The tracks are varied and interesting, and despite the electronic elements they come across as organic and, on the whole, homogenous. I see no point in giving this release a rating as it has no reference point among the other bands reviewed on this site. Still, if you enjoy the occasional diversion from the head banging routine, this might be a welcome respite.