SPHERIC UNIVERSE EXPERIENCE Fans....

[Wherewolf]

Been listening to "Mental Torments" and really noticed the changes they have gone through in 3 albums. I love them all but I was wondering if you all can tell me the order in which you like their 3 cd's. Having listening to "Unreal" and then going back to "Mental Torments" they sound like a different band. As I said, I love them all for what they each stand for:
1) "Mental Torments" - I like the fact that this is their most diverse and expeimental cd..The only thing the other 2 have on this cd is a better production. Musically their best.

2) "Anima"- They got a bit heavier but somewhat maintained the old sound to some degree.

3) "Unreal"- Took a few spins, BUT when you listen to this not comparing it to their previous cd's, it's great...Even though they lost that "experimental" approach they did refine their sound to "satisfy the masses".

 

[Sir Exar Kun]

I'd pretty much agree with your order and reasons precisely. I love all three albums, but for differing reasons on each.

 

[AirGuitarLoonhouse]

1. Anima - incredible, one of my faves of the decade
2. Tie - MT & Unreal

 

[Ascension]

Mental Torments is tops. l shake my head when bands go "heavier" and give up some of the elements that caught my ear in the first place.

 

[GoRillaBoy76]

Not every band that goes to a heavier sound is trying for mass appeal, sometimes playing heavier music can just be more fun live. However I do seem to like Anima better than Unreal.

 

[Wherewolf]

OVERALL...Great band, no doubt....The next cd will hopefully keep them in the game! I would hate to see them fizzle out.

 

[Ascension]

Not every band that goes to a heavier sound is trying for mass appeal

On the contrary, most prog metal bands that go for a straighter forward, heavier direction at the loss of some of their prog tendicies...do so in order to appeal to a different and broader audience...i.e. Symphony X.