The album, while not entirely breaking new ground, knows what it needs to do and does it well. The bluesy opening riff belies what comes next, with everything from Sevendust-detuned-groove and swagger, to brass and New Orleans band moments that Diablo Swing Orchestra
would love, to the aforementioned sweet and sour singing passage from Houry Dora Apartian, to even piano balladry and just a slight hint of chip-tune, and plenty of great keyboard moments all throughout.
1. Mirrors of Confusion
2. Carousel of Death
3. Pareidolia
4. Empty Whisky Jar
5. The Stranger from Andromeda
6. Until We Meet Again
7. Ulterior Harmony
8. Disturbance Within
9. Universal
10. Where Dreams Have Died
Line Up:
Shant Hagopian – guitars
Craig Blundell (Frost*, Steven Wilson) – drums
Kristoffer Gildenlöw (ex-Pain of Salvation) – bass
Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater, Planet X) – keyboards (7)
Alex Argento – keyboards (2)
Squiggy McFlannel – trumpet (2)
Houry Dora Apartian – vocals
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