If you like short titles and classical couplet/refrain musical constructions, go ahead, because the second studio album of 'Vicinity' from Norway has only 6 titles, the shortest of which is 5 minutes and the longest is close to 22 minutes. Their style resembles a progressive melodic metal with relatively complex compositions that share power and softness and which require to not stop at the first listening. The main title of the opus is undoubtedly 'The Long Goodbye' which in a more epic style bring you on more than 22 minutes in various atmospheres and styles and approaching groups like 'Threshold' or 'Dream Theater'. In summary, this last album of 'Vicinity' is a condensed of the best of progressive metal and is to advise all lovers of this style that is to say a warned audience loving the long developments... | |
