SAIDIAN - stub review added 8th December 2008
Album Review: Phoenix (2006)
For fans of: power metal... and keyboard solos
Phoenix by Saidian is a keyboard driven melodic metal album with a lot to like. This is not an album that will stick in your mind or even find a permanent place in your heart, but it may creep into you soul and demand a listen every now and then.
With hints of Europe in their hair metal days but considerably heavier, the songs are very musical. Markus Engelfried isn't a patch on Joey Tempest, however his voice works well with this album and gives the tracks urgency rather than beauty.
A fine listen, although not a classic, Phoenix has a couple of brilliant moments and numerous good ones. Worth a punt for fans of speedy Scandinavian melodic metal.
Check out... 'State Of Euphoria'. Very, very, catchy chorus.
Track List:
1. Resurrection (Intro)
2. Ride On A Phoenix
3. Praise The Lord
4. State Of Euphoria
5. Fallen Hero
6. Crown Of Creation
7. See The Light
8. Never Surrender
9. The Jester
10. Ride Like The Wind
11. Nine Lives
12. Power And Glory
13. Reign Of Agony
Label: Metal Heaven Records
Artist's websites: Saidian , MySpace
