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System breakdown - S/t

The men in the melodic metal band Narnia are truely busy men. Almost every member has one or more side project running. Check this out:
Carl-Johan (Guitarist): Narnia, Saviour Machine, System Breakdown(+some others)
Christian Rivel(Singer):Narnia, Wisdom Call, own label
Andreas Olson(Bass):Narnia, Wisdom Call, Stormwind, Harmony
Linus Kåse(Keyboards):Narnia, Bright eye brison
Andreas Johansson(Drums):Narnia, Wisdom Call, System Breakdown

Some people works more than others...
Well, over to this record. This is System Breakdown, brainchild of Carl-Johan and Pär Hagström. They're playing some sort of neoclassical hardrock with strong influences of Soundgarden and some 80's bands.

I really like the voice of Pär, it's strong and majestic. He really nails the songs with power and emotion. Add some magic from Calle and you have a real good debut album from these guys.

Some groovy stuff are found in the powerful title track, the emotional ballad paths (which reminds me of a song from an Italian band called Vision divine) and the epic track Mindsession.

Overall a good release but it is way too short (38mins) and it lacks some orginality, but of you're in to good melodic powerful hardrock, I recommend you buying this sweet candy.

Style: Neoclassical hard rock  
Hot shots: System Breakdown, Paths, Mindsession
Overall:
Year: 2003
Review by: Victory