Nordream--Memories Progression

Nordream--Memories Progression (2000/Valiant) Rating--8.0

Heavy progressive metal from Russia, as this unit hails from Moscow. There's a lot of good musicanship here, as many of the atmospheric tracks feature extended sections without vocals, while in other places the band rocks out in normal fashion, complete with a double-bass backing. There are shades of Centaur, Threshold, and early Stratovarius, and bits of Dream Theater as well--though heavier.
Solid prog chops move "Forcefed Memories," while "Piercing Time Memories" has some grinding, nasty axework. A number of other songs are good, including "Memories of a Hope," "Vaguest of Dreams," "Memories I Love," and the strong, prog-ripping instrumental "Memories - A Heaven in Hell's Despair".
Info: www.valiantmusic.ru
TRACK LIST: Memories of a Hope/Vaguest Dreams/Piercing Time Memories/Memories I Love/The 2 Beauties/Forcefed Memories/Ugly Face/Memories - A Heaven in Hell's Despair/Hvost Memories

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