fool_in_paradise
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Well, after 143 pages of ICT Coursework 
Im back to write my review of Master of Illusion:
Where do I start? I guess the first thing that hits you with this album is the production quality, the depth of the music (now with two guitars since Alessio took over rhythm guitar duties) and how much the band have progressed since Magic Never Dies. The songs do not go at a break-neck speed all the way through but they do not need to, this is bombastic power metal at its finest and purest.
The chorus in the songs are so infectious that you find yourself subconsciously singing along after just the first listen, Master of Illusion and The Vigil spring to mind, quickly followed by the rest of the album.
As for Stand out tracks I simply cannot differentiate these from the rest of the songs on the album, although people will undoubtedly have their favourites. On many albums there are songs that you want to skip just to get to that one track you love so much, simply because the other songs are just not at the same standard. I am very pleased to say that this album belongs to a very small group of albums that maintain the same degree of quality all the way through, when one track ends, you cant wait for the next one to begin; thats how amazing Master of Illusion really is.
You may be thinking that this review is so positive because I am a huge fan of the band, on the contrary, as a huge fan I am also one of their harshest critics. There were songs on their previous release that just didnt grab me in the same way as those on Master of Illusion despite being solid power metal songs. Put simply, this album may not redefine the genre, but instead gives it the kick up the ass it needed and shows us all how its meant to be done.
I cant believe I almost forgot the special guests that make this album extra special; Bill Hudsons solo on The Vigil being my personal favourite. Other guests on the album include none other than Threshold Richard West, Bob Katsionis of Firewind, Jorn Vigo Lofstad of Pagans Mind and Chris Neighbour from Four Way Kill who each add their unique elements to this outstanding album that may never leave my CD player.
Power Quest is destined to become a household name in the power metal scene and not before time.
A well deserved 10/10 See you on the Tour of Illusion 
Im back to write my review of Master of Illusion:Where do I start? I guess the first thing that hits you with this album is the production quality, the depth of the music (now with two guitars since Alessio took over rhythm guitar duties) and how much the band have progressed since Magic Never Dies. The songs do not go at a break-neck speed all the way through but they do not need to, this is bombastic power metal at its finest and purest.
The chorus in the songs are so infectious that you find yourself subconsciously singing along after just the first listen, Master of Illusion and The Vigil spring to mind, quickly followed by the rest of the album.
As for Stand out tracks I simply cannot differentiate these from the rest of the songs on the album, although people will undoubtedly have their favourites. On many albums there are songs that you want to skip just to get to that one track you love so much, simply because the other songs are just not at the same standard. I am very pleased to say that this album belongs to a very small group of albums that maintain the same degree of quality all the way through, when one track ends, you cant wait for the next one to begin; thats how amazing Master of Illusion really is.
You may be thinking that this review is so positive because I am a huge fan of the band, on the contrary, as a huge fan I am also one of their harshest critics. There were songs on their previous release that just didnt grab me in the same way as those on Master of Illusion despite being solid power metal songs. Put simply, this album may not redefine the genre, but instead gives it the kick up the ass it needed and shows us all how its meant to be done.
I cant believe I almost forgot the special guests that make this album extra special; Bill Hudsons solo on The Vigil being my personal favourite. Other guests on the album include none other than Threshold Richard West, Bob Katsionis of Firewind, Jorn Vigo Lofstad of Pagans Mind and Chris Neighbour from Four Way Kill who each add their unique elements to this outstanding album that may never leave my CD player.
Power Quest is destined to become a household name in the power metal scene and not before time.
A well deserved 10/10
See you on the Tour of Illusion 
