Here we got 5 young
and hungry metalheads from the northern part of Sweden with the ages between 21 and 24 years.
They deliver a metal album that sounds like a mixture of Iron Maiden, Dream Theatre, Opeth, Rush
and with a touch of Queensryche.
The front man and Summoned Tide's singer and lead guitarist,
Richard Thelin got a strong voice and sounds quite similar to Geoff Tate in
Queensryche in some of the tracks. Summoned
Tide plays mature and holds generally a high lowest level in the quality on all the tracks throughout the entire
album.
The opening track "Father Isak" is a rhythmic and easy-listening track
that starts the album with good singalong opportunities with influence by Helloween.
"A.L.D" is
another strong track with good choruses and with powerfull singing from Richard.
The title track is the strongest song on the album and it has Iron Maiden
similarities with high singing tones like Bruce D. and with nice tempo changes and
sensitive
solos.
In the Dream Theatre influenced "What Am I Supposed To Feel" they shows the wideness
in their repertoire! In the over 9 minutes long "Blum Dum Fairires And Pottery
Goblin" the progressive parts is overwhelming and the playfulness
sends me a enjoyable feeling.
"Lies" lands in over 7 minutes and is a orotund metal tune. Overall
this is a
great debut from Summoned Tide and I wish them all luck in the future.
Members: Richard Thelin Vocal / Lead Guitar, Jennifer Sikström Vocal / Bass,
Niklas Åström Drums, Mikael Thelin 2nd Guitar, Jimi Toivaven Synth / Piano.
Best tracks: If We Fall We Will Rise , Father Isak, A.L.D , Blum Dum Faries
and
Pottery Goblins.
