Label: Conception Sound Factory<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Release date: out now<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Website: www.conceptionmusic.com <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cState Of Deception\u201d is a fairly dark effort from Norway-based Progressive Metal band CONCEPTION. The group centered around singer-extraordinaire Roy Khan and guitarist Thore \u00d8stby offers a modern, up-to-date sound production which was handled by \u00d8stby himself. Khan\u2019s melodic, smooth voice, in my opinion, suits the more catchy tracks much better rather than the aggressive ones. Highlights concerning the melodic aspect are the tracks \u201cWaywardly Broken\u201d, \u201cThe Mansion\u201d, \u201cAnybody Out There\u201d and \u201cShe Dragoon\u201d. These are also the songs which may satisfy fans from CONCEPTION\u2019s early days most. The other \u201chalf\u201d of the album with tunes like \u201cOf Raven And Pigs\u201d and \u201cNo Reward\u201d offers a more contemporary sound with partly aggressive and yet even brutal parts which seem to appear at the expense of the melodies a bit. The basic, unique trademarks of the group such as the oriental influences and the awesome musicianship are still there, though. \u201cState Of Deception\u201d is a typical half\/half album \u2013 for the open-minded fans of this band only. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Birgitt Schwanke<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Track list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. In Deception<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Of Raven And Pigs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Waywardly Broken<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. No Rewind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. The Mansion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. By The Blues<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Anybody Out There<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. She Dragoon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Feather Moves (remastered)<\/p>\n\n\n\n