Fates Warning: X

[progfan]

X is really growing on me. I think it's a really mature and beautifully recorded album. I can't believe this is the same band that recorded "Awaken the Guardian" (and most of the lineup DIDN'T record ATG) but I don't miss the Iron Maiden-isms. I just love the overall textures of the guitars and keys.

Any thoughts?

[Dusty Chalk]

Not much more to say than that, I've only heard it once so far. But first impression is that it is my second favourite album from them (first being A Pleasant Shade of Gray).

And you're right, they've come a long way. But they've long since come a long way.

[N. Abstentia]

It's growing on me too, I really like it. I don't care much for the distortion in the first track (how did they not catch that before releasing it?) but it's not a showstopper. It's a shame that this is Zonder's last album with them, but one must move on I guess.

Inside Out is still my favorite Fates Warning album :)