Ten--The Robe (1998/Saraya)
Rating--7.4
Despite being overall heavier than the previous release, the rhythm distortion is still mixed too far back. A perfect case in point is the title track-- a strong tune with a heavy flow, but simply a bit too muddled sounding to truly break out. A good second half of the disc helps, though, as the band continues to improve on its smooth, hard-rock ways.
Early tracks "Bright on the Blade" and "Arcadia" are both good, and the pace really starts to pick up with the faster "Battlelines". A note-based drive moves "Fly Like and Eagle," and the solid "Ten Fathoms Deep" is a top highlight.

TRACK LIST:

  1. The Robe
  2. Standing on the Edge of Time
  3. Virtual Reality
  4. Arcadia
  5. Battletimes
  6. You're in My Heart
  7. Fly Like an Eagle
  8. Ten Fathoms Deep
  9. Someday
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