Book
Of Reflections – Chapter II: Unfold
The Future is a potent musically accomplished
mix of progressive metal and classic hard
rock, showcasing strong melodic sensibilities.
Lyrically the album is varied focusing on
topics from distrust in the political world
to a celebration of life along with a couple
of sad love songs.
On
the album’s direction, project leader
Lars Eric Mattsson comments, “The
idea was to continue where the first album
ended and take the music a few steps forward.
The songs are a little bit less predictable
but easier to listen to. It was a long journey
as there are many musicians and singers
involved. The songs are all good songs with
memorable choruses while still not using
too many cliché’s”.
When
quizzed on his favourite moments of Chapter
II: Unfold The Future, Lars states, "The
energy of the title track "Unfold the
Future" - killer vocals and an almost
impossible to play guitar solo and the total
opposite: the acoustic "Blink of an
Eye". It's all in all a very dynamic
album”.
The
album is home to a number of top class musicians
from the Lion Music roster such as vocalists
Bjorn Jansson (Tears Of Anger) and Martin
LeMar (Tomorrow’s Eve) who handle
3 songs each. In addition to Mattsson’s
fiery fretwork is the guitar talent of Anand
Mahangoe (Sphere Of Souls, Solo). Mistheria
(Bruce Dickinson) contributes keyboard solos
on 4 tracks whilst long time Mattsson collaborator
Eddie Sledgehammer plays drums. Mattsson
himself handles all other guitars, bass,
keyboards and additional vocals.
Book Of Reflections
Book Of Reflections
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