Where I live we where always one year after with everything. It probably was difficult getting albums distributed to us so 1994 was very much Icon for me.
My only complaint about this album is a track called "The Death Minstrel" with its spoken vocals (slightly John Haughm's sounding) stands out pretty much. The rest is as good as before.
It has everything you'd expect from a Procession record, magnificent vocals awesome riffs and lots of emotions. I'm really happy and satisfied with the album.
EDIT : and an amazing cover artwork !
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He who is not bold enough
to be stared at from across the abyss
is not bold enough
to stare into it himself.
Finally gave it a few proper play-throughs (4 times and going through once more right now). A step down from the debut for me, just doesn't feel quite as powerful. Still a solid album with plenty of sexy riffs.
While this is a great album, Destroyers Of The Faith totally destroys this on the riff and production department. Gosh I was crushed by the debut's production (those drums omg), something that didn't happen here.