Mindflow "Just the two of us...me and them"

Mindflow is an amazingly versatile band, incorporating all kinds of influences and styles in their music, from power metal to soft rock, everything played with very much skill. Also they are using a lot of sound effects, adding to the concept, as never you get the feeling it was added to compensate for something. No, it rather compliments the music. Although you should listen to this album as a whole, some highlights: "Meeting Her Eyes," great prog metal song, with excellent drums by Rafael Pensado and crunchy riffs. Then Miguel Spada adds his keys to complete the song. "Invisible Messages," prog rock, with once more great guitars and percussion and good vocals. "Honesty," the epic, with almost 10 minutes, and prog metal in the vein of the best Dream Theater, with a tight rhythm section here, Ricardo Winandy on bass. In total contrast to all the metal violence, "Touch of Immortality" really stands out as a sheer beautiful song: soft piano and Spanish guitar! An oasis of rest amidst the album.

The band really worked hard on their debut and it has paid off. 16 strong compositions, excellent musicians, stunning production and beautiful artwork. This album really impressed me, not just the quality, but also the variety of music. Top class album and definitely a must have! -This review originally appeared at the ProgPower Online review site