1988’s original version of "Eternity" marked the
recording debut of guitarist/composer Lars Eric
Mattsson. What this early release for Europe and
Japan lacked in production budget was more than made
up for in the strength of song. The album them got a
revamp in 2001 when Lars saw fit to completely
re-record the album for its 2001 re-issue for CD on
Lion Music. Now some 10 years later having been out
of print for a few years, and after numerous
requests for a re-release Mattsson decided to
improve the sound further for this new digital only
version.
"Eternity" in 2011 has seen a remix from the earlier
re-revorded 2001 version and has also been remastered to provide optimum sound for the digital
age. With all guitar, bass and keyboard
instrumentation coming from Lars Eric Mattsson,
Bjorn Lodin (Baltimoore) provides the albums gritty
vocals whilst long-time Mattsson associate Eddie
Sledgehammer performs drums.
Stylistically the album harks back to the age from
when the material was penned (mid 1980's) and
showcases a neo-classically accented hard rock/metal
sound. Fans of Mattsson's more progressive leanings
will still find plenty to savour in the lead guitar
work on offer. Whilst the dark mystical metal
leanings of the song craft lend the album a quality
along the lines of 80’s classic Dio, Yngwie
Malmsteen and early Europe making this one re-issue
not to miss.
01. Break Your Chains
02. Let it Rock
03. Where Do We Go?
04. Mujahedin Warrior
05. Can't Go On Without Your Love
06. Devil in Your Mirror
07. Eternity
08. Love is the Answer
09. Tales Untold
10. Waiting for the Night
11. Midsummer Night's Magic
12. Children of the Sun
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