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Title: Different-- yes. Bad? By no means.
Review: I'm another SA traditionalist who loves their classic sound, which was always very distinctive. In addition, I'm a huge fan of the typical European power metal sound. While this is a bit of a departure from both, I think it's still definitely worth the listen.My first listen of this album was a bit shaky, especially with all of the relatively depressing lyrics and seeming lack of upbeat numbers. However, I've now listened to a it a few more times and have decided that it's definitely a welcome addition to my collection of metal albums.I can see why other SA fans might not enjoy it, so anyone who's unsure if they'll enjoy it should sample it first to see what they think. The best number on this album is by far "My Dream's but a Drop of Fuel for a Nightmare"; very catchy, as well as "Out in the Fields."Winterheart's Guild is still my favorite SA album, but Unia will get plenty of time in my player.
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