[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen I started listening to the first full-length album by From Another Planet, entitled An Ever-Changing Perspective, I felt like I was listening to a new album from Between The Buried and Me.
Providing me with the combination of melodic guitars with the heavy breakdowns, and the progressive metal vocals, I felt like I was listening to something that continues to be released by bands in today’s generation of metal.
The first two tracks on this album have a total play time of 18:59, which lead me to believe I was in for a long night of listening. Track one – entitled “Remission” – was a solid song, really highlighting the melodic capabilities of both guitarists. The only thing I could see wrong, is the few seconds they added in a deep, almost death metal growl that I felt did not really flow well with the rest of the song.
Track two – entitled “Forge” – is the longest track at 11:01 of listening time. Starting off with a very catchy and almost dance worthy introduction, it quickly changes pace and goes back to in-your-face, fast-paced metal.
“Release,” track three, was probably my favorite. Although another long one at 7:19 of play time, I was able to enjoy the continued energy in the song throughout, even when they slow things down a bit three quarters of the way in, and continue back into the energy to end the song.
The last three tracks of this album are more your average play time for songs. “Renewed,” “Trailblazer” and “Pursuit” end this album on a good note. The one thing I really want to point out is, “Trailblazer” is an all instrumental melodic song that changes the pace of the album, before going into their final song to close out the album.
For all those fans of the fast paced, high energy progressive metal with the mixed effects of slower melodies, this album is a solid one to pick up.
An Ever-Changing Perspective is the debut album for the Ohio-based progressive metal act. The album dropped June 5, a full day earlier than expected due to anticipation by the band and their fan base. An Ever-Changing Perspective is available now at the band’s Bandcamp page.
From Another Planet begins touring the U.S. next week, beginning in Columbus, Ohio.
