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Title: Long Overdue & Very Enjoyable
Review: Far Cry & Armor & Sword are good introductions to the album. I didn't think this was too much of a departure from their original sound. I know the producer stated that it would be a return to their 70's efforts, but this album sounded like business as usual for the trio. Counterparts was a huge departure for them when they leaned toward "Power Trio"-type music (doing away with keys/synth). Bands like Judas Priest & Iron Maiden have retained their overall sound... more like feel for their roots in music with little shifts/changes over time, which is what is happening here. They didn't take a left turn & do a Megadeth or Rod Stewart album. They simply stayed their course with a detour here & there to do some musical "sight-seeing". This album isn't 2112 or Moving Pictures, but it wasn't meant to be. It's the same quality product that will work itself nicely into the band's set lists in concert.
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