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Title: Does Not Live Up To Expectations
Review: "A Pleasant Shade of Grey" is a semi-concept album that is basically one song divided into many smaller parts. I'm not sure why this is classified as progressive metal, because while it certainly is progressive, it is definitely not metal. There are very few crunchy riffs and two melodic, but ultimately boring solos. This is better described as progressive/ambient. What I love about progressive metal is that you can get all pumped up and still think at the same time. This definitely makes you think, but it is about as exciting as watching paint dry. If I wanted to think and be bored I could read one of my high-school textbooks. If ambient stuff is your thing (and you like those weird Pink Floyd songs like the ones from "The Wall") you should pick this up. But if you are looking for adreniline-pumping progressive metal, look elsewhere, like Andromeda or Savatage.
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