By: Anders

Posted: Jul 9, 2005

This is Time Machine's 2001 album "Evil – Liber Primus" which has been re-released by the German based label Limp Music. The Italian’s album was originally released by Underground Symphony, though I guess they haven't been supporting the album as they should, since the re-release.

As you should know, the band is bringers of symphonic progressive metal. Big compositions, with great catchy metal. Very melodic and a lot of great guitar play. The compositions and the guitar is the 2 stand out elements on this album. The music seems simple at the first listen, but as the time passes by, more layers are revealed and many exiting twists and turns catch the ear. The music is at most times very easy listenable, even though the many layers. The album can both be enjoyed and studied deeper.

There isn't anything to complain about when looking at the musicians' efforts. They are all delivering some really good musicianship. As said earlier the guitars do stand out. There are some good riffs, tons of good melodies, and some killer solo work, in some ways it could have been great with some more wanking. The sporadic use of keyboards does also work well and brings a nice atmosphere to the overall sound picture.

A well-founded album, which displays a band with great musicians and good song writers. The vocals are great as well, very calm and soothing, at times too calm though. I could use a bit aggressiveness at times, it would be a nice variation. Though the road Time Machine has chosen is great and their recipe works. A good symphonic album, with many progressive elements and a very nice and sinister and mysterious atmosphere.

Rating: 8/10

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