Area51 - Ankh

By NickBlaze

Ankh

Artist: Area51
Type: Album
Release Date: 08/08/2005
Price: 2381 yen

My Rating

Songs: 9/10
Length: 7.5/10 (37:09)
Vocals: 9/10
Lyrics: N/A/10
Overall: 8.5/10

My Review of the CD

The album has a clear melodic power metal sound that you’d have to be deaf not to notice. Even so, there are great guitar solos and riffs as well as good drumming. The length isn’t horrible as well, although some songs are inconsistent. This band has a female singer with a very beautiful voice (and self) and a good vocal range. Sometimes, though, I almost think I mistake her low pitches for a male’s vocals, but I quickly erase that from my mind. On occasion, there’s a bit of voice-alteration, such as voice warping and echoing. Simply put, her vocals are the high point of the album even though the songs aren’t bad in any way. There’s also quite a lot of classical instrumentation, such as violins and cellos, which are beautifully done, as well as keyboards and occasional keyboard solos. I found myself forgetting the drums even existed, even though I was clearly tapping my foot to the bass beat.

Track Listing

1. Invitation - 8.5/10
What "Domain" should have been was this. Great instrumental intro track.

2. Chaotic Phase - 8/10

3. Extend Wings - 8/10

4. Domain - 6/10
Not powerful enough to be instrumental.

5. Fate - 8.5/10
Very catchy and thrash-y.

6. Sky Above Clouds - 9/10
Such beautiful melody.

7. Alea Jacta Est - 8/10

8. Ankh - 9.5/10
Along with the violins and cellos, there’s also a harp. Slow, yet beautiful. Brought a tear to my eye.

9. The Last - 7.5/10
Her vocals out of the picture, it’s just an average song with a good keyboard solo.

Where Can You Buy the CD?

CD Japan

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