Right before the 14-minute epic that is the self-titled track, “Lament” and “Infinity” are the buffer tracks before “Angel of Salvation”. Whether it’s the main riff, catchy vocals, melodic solos, or whatever, they still come up with something that can fit into perfection every time it seems like even when something blatantly looks bleak for the rest. Consistency is the key to their success in these songs and the ones that follow afterwards. The following songs “Temptation Through the Night”, “Hunting For Your Dreams”, and “Lonely as a Stranger” are great examples of how consistent Galneryus can be as a whole. Nevertheless, that turns out to be a minor transition when you realized you’re on an epic journey with the band’s overall newly enhanced sound. In the beginning, the transition gives off a mixed message, because the song goes straight into a poppy symphonic melody instead of a crushing guitar riff that most people will be expecting when listening. While the intro ends on a heavy note with a voice yelling, this ultimately gives off the impression that the proceeding song “The Promised Flag” will be a hard-hitter and in your face till the end. “Reach to the Sky” starts off with a melody that’s being dominated by an orchestra and symphony that gives off the atmospheric vibe before entering a boss fight.
In Angel of Salvation, we see the prolific entourage of Japanese neo-classical shredders expand their horizon of influence into the realm of a stronger symphonic threshold. Having that said, it’s quite difficult to argue anything about their consistency and lack of inspiration. Phoenix Rising had J-pop and specific progressive elements, Resurrection had jazz-fusion styled keyboard, The Flag of Punishment was a straight up extreme power metal album, Beyond the End of Despair. Galneryus have been known to approach their music with different elements in every album that they create. Unfortunately, for them, it’s like arguing that the sky isn’t blue. Some may argue that they don’t try to expand their sound, because of that reoccurring problem of staying consistent with their brand of neo-classical power metal. Yeah, it's good.Īny Galneryus album is a straightforward Galneryus album. Review Summary: Japanese neo-classical power metal.
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