Balance of Power--Book of Secrets

Balance of Power--Book of Secrets (1998/Nightmare) Rating--8.8

Strong, soaring power/progressive metal, with edged distortion that reminds of the sharpness of Vanden Plas, classic Queensryche, and even some gain-nasty Lynch Mob. This is in a heavier direction that the band's debut, and new singer Lance King is a perfect fit for the sound.
Balance of Power is an extremely underrated band--simply due to a lack of exposure and press, I would guess. All the right ingredients are here, however, and fans of the genre will definitely appreciate the talent that shows itself at every corner.
Spoken interludes are woven between the songs, and great musical moments abound. Songs such as "Walking on Top of the World," "Book of Secrets," "Seven Days into Nevermore," and "Miracles and Dreams" are top-shelf cuts, and of striking quality.
"Do You Dream of Angels" shows the band in a slower light, and each of "When Heaven Calls Your Name," "It's Not Over," and "Stranger Days" are solid staples as well.
The band's follow-up will continue where this disc leaves off; watch for even bigger things from this unit in the future...
TRACK LIST: Desert of Lost Souls/Walking on Top of the World/Book of Secrets/When Heaven Calls Your Name/It's Not Over (Until It's Over)/Do You Dream of Angels/ Seven Days Into Nevermore/Miracles and Dreams/Stranger Days (to Come)

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