Heavy metal from the '80s, reissued by Fono, makes you want to reminisce about the happy times and the inimitable spirit of heavy metal's dawn... But I'm not going to reminisce about anything — I was knee-high to a grasshopper back then and paid no attention to long-haired fellows singing in unearthly voices. Although no, I'm exaggerating: Ray Alder's vocals somewhat resemble Dickinson's (the music doesn't bear much resemblance to MAIDEN), and in places they sound like a man who's sat down on a hedgehog. Alright, enough fooling around. The music is high-quality and holds up well even now. Excellent solo parts, tasteful use of violin and keyboards (just a touch), a well-balanced alternation of fast and slow passages, and the presence of several slower pieces on each album all suggest that this band deserves to be heard by young heavy metal fans. As for the "old guard," I need not even mention them — these two albums are a treasure for them. By the way, in the booklet — specifically in the "thanks" section — the guys used their friends' nicknames. Worthy of mention: "10.30," "you ain't eatin' 'cause I ain't hungry," and the knockout nickname for a dude — "Emma."
Track Listing
- No Exit: No Exit
- No Exit: Anarchy Divine
- No Exit: Silent Cries
- No Exit: In A Word
- No Exit: Shades Of Heavenly Death
- No Exit: The Ivory Gate of Dreams
- Perfect Symmetry: Part Of The Machine
- Perfect Symmetry: Through Different Eyes
- Perfect Symmetry: Static Acts
- Perfect Symmetry: A World Apart
- Perfect Symmetry: At Fate's Hands
- Perfect Symmetry: The Arena
- Perfect Symmetry: Chasing Time
- Perfect Symmetry: Nothing Left To Say