VANDROYA — One (review)

VANDROYA — One album cover Album · 2013 · Power Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
5/5 ·
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Genre: progressive power metal

I have been known to be critical towards power metal, but that does not mean that I do not like power metal. I suppose I am just picky when it comes to this genre - I prefer power metal of a certain quality.

And the Brazilian power metallers in Vandroya's first album "One" definitely has the level of quality that I appreciate. Drawing primarily on the upbeat and energetic drive as well as the big and catchy choruses of European power metal, their music is nonetheless almost free of the cheesiness that otherwise characterizes European power metal.

Instead, the band treats us to inspirations from Helloween and Annihilator wrapped in a decidedly progressive approach. The songs on the album have dynamic song structures, and Vandroya are not afraid to make use of odd time signatures. In a very bold move, they even insert Latin beats into "Within Shadows" - and, hell, they pull it off brilliantly.

The Brazilians are both brilliant songwriters and excellent musicians, and Daísa Munhoz's powerful voice suits the music perfectly. She sings with both power and clarity and completely avoids the annoying operatic style that many female power metal vocalists tend to adopt.

Any self-respecting fan of power metal is simply compelled to check out this fine debut-album by one of the most sensational Brazilian power metal acts ever.
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Colt wrote:
more than 2 years ago
May I just add, it has nothing to do with the singer *rolls eyes* :)
Colt wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Hmmm! Another 5 star review, best I check this out as well :)

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