Andromeda - II=I

[northern_blaze]

I'd just like to have your opinions on this release.

I bought it last friday, cause I found their debut album - "Extension of the Wish" - was a killer one, and I expected very much from the new one.
I must acknowledge that at first I was quite... surprised at its complexity, even if the first release was not a model of simplicity. I guess you've understood : it's even more progressive - more Dream Theater influenced, and... inaccessible to the neophyte.
It took me a while to get into, but now I can say without the slightest hesitation that "II=I" is already a masterpiece. David's voice just matches perfectly, and Johan's still more than gifted as a guitar player. Hope to see them live soon.
They rule !

 

[Tut Ankh Amon]

i heard that some time ago, and i didn't like it very much. It's not bad, just didn't appeal to me.

But the instrumental part in the middle of Encyclopedia kicks ass!

 

[northern_blaze]

The instrumental track - morphing into nothing - almost made me fall off my chair. Vow ! Frightening !