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"Tragedy of
Innocence" is the second full
length album of this progressive metal
outfit. Within the ranks of Prymary
there are previous and active members
of the head-ship of American progressive
metal, Redemption, and this is quite
positive for start.
But Prymary have
only but a few common elements with
Redemption. I would say that they
are close to Fates Warning and Leviathan
(the legendary progsters of course)
and this is mainly due to the dark
and depressive atmosphere of their
music. You see, "Tragedy of Innocence"
is a concept album, dealing with a
real story of child abuse and this
makes a really heavy atmosphere. However
the band has complex moments too,
where they demonstrate their high
musicianship. Those parts may remind
you a little bit of Dream Theater,
so I guess that in the end the formula
is very attractive. The good thing
is that the band has a balanced approach
towards the "simple" parts,
which in their majority are very melodic,
and the complex ones. If you add the
fact that the story and its narration,
which is based on a timeline (from
past to present), dictates some personal
elements, then you will find yourselves
listening to an album that may not
be "unique", yet is relieved
from the burden of its influences.
I must admit that Mike Di Sarro, vocalist,
won me from the very first time, as
he is gifted with a very beautiful
voice, which he handles it in an exceptional
way. On the other hand I have to make
a small criticism on the band's choice
to produce the album all by themselves.
I think that the final result is not
the desired one.
I truly believe that
with this release, Prymary, make a
big step. It is a release you can
buy fearlessly. For me, Prymary, are
ready to join forces with other American
progressive metal bands, such as Redemption,
Ion Vein, Cea Serin and so on and
form a scene that we will mention
in the near future. |
