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The latest 5 song CD EP "In Vain" by Sage finds the band once
again exploring non-traditional heavy metal instrumentation and
structures within their songs as they did on their previous
release "Lightning Strikes".
Tracey Sage has a diverse and dynamic voice that can take on
many different styles and emotions within on song as displayed
on "Graves". While it may be a stretch, she reminds me of
a female version of John Arch in being able to be chameleon-like
in her vocal style fron song to song.
"Backbone" is the most commercial track I have heard from the
band. Although it is bordering on a power speed metal
track (like Gamma Ray or Stratovarius sans the keyboards) with
intense guitars (courtesy of Mike Walsh) and delivery.
"Out Of Body" has progressive tinges mixed with a good dose of
intensity. Closing track "In Vain" has middle eastern
flavored musical passages and shows the band's ability to find a
bridge between diversity and melody without sacrificing the
overall metal feel of the music. Once again, a very
impressive effort.
Track Listing:
Manifest Destiny
Graves
Backbone
Out Of Body
In Vain
Vocals: Tracey Sage
Guitars: Mike Walsh
Bass: Rob Thompson
Drums: Eric Ganci
Homepage:
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