SPHERIC UNIVERSE EXPERIENCE
Mental Torments
Nightmare Records 2006
www.sphericuniverseexp.com

What’s the 4-1-1?
French Prog rockers return.

Genre
Progressive metal

The Good
They sound like Dream Theater without John Petrucci. This band has some very talented members but definately lacks virtuosity in the guitar dept. Not too bad but could trim some of their songs down in length. Notable tracks "Now Or Never," "Saturated Brain," "Halleygretto," and "Echoes of the Stars."

The Bad
7 out of 9 songs are over 6 minutes long and most of them don't need to be. They just kind of get boring after 2-3 minute musical intervals between verses.

The Verdict
Definately the kind of album you put on when you can't sleep. This is just the sleeping pill you need. "Mental Torments" indeed!

Did You Know?
This is their first album sung in English.

Rating: out of 5

--Highway Boots