![]() The entire band take full advantage of their resources and explore the power metal terrain with a sense of familiarity and growing wisdom. Imperative to this realization is the upheaved production Ecliptica's grating, high-pitch notes have been refined to allow a far glossier and entrancing sound to arise. In a matter of seconds, this eerie opening suggests what kind of force Silence will become. Nik Van-Eckmann, who'd return for Reckoning Night, introduces the album with a few spoken words. Yet Sonata Arctica managed to make me feel like a total fool in my lack of suspicion Silence proves itself a steadfast solidification of the Finnish band's take on symphonic-infused power metal. Though far from offensive, Ecliptica accomplished little more than what could be expected from a debut album, especially given the territory. I certainly didn't expect to be enthralled by Silence, not after its unbecoming predecessor. There's something to be said about those albums that catch you off-guard, the ones that suddenly seize your attention and enamor your ears. Review Summary: Sonata Arctica kickstart their music and take full command.
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