Repromotion of this 2008 album, MOB's fifth. They are a Swedish heavy metal band with a melodic power sound and from the opening bars it's pretty good.

The opening track is solid, smooth, some intricate keyboards amongst the riffs. 'In My Dreams' is chunkier and punchier, the vocals and riffs fired at high pace, with a smooth chorus. Elements of reformation Priest, with some added vocal harmonies.

The music is pretty trad metal, with a modern edge. Later in the album the punchiness almost gives a funk metal feel.

Occasional acoustic work is good, and there are a fair few nods to Sabbath and stoner metal too.

At 14 tracks the album does go on a little too long; although it's good (the guitar break in 'Anger Management' stands out) it's not quite in the premier division to hold you for that long.

Well worth a listen though.

***½

Review by Joe Geesin

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