This classic "Rush gone metal" trio put out a blistering debut album, which now sees the light of day again. If you're like me, you've been craving for this to be available on CD (at decent prices) ever since the disappointing sophomore album (Sylentiger) was originally released on CD. This crisp, progressive and computer-assisted music was just made for this digital format. Now it sounds even better cranked up on headphones! Standouts include "Rip Van Winkle" and "Genesis." 3 bonus tracks were remastered ("In Her Eyes," "The Grinch" and "To Be Free"), making this an extra special re-release.
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The Phantom Tollbooth 2000Reviewed by Chelsea LewisMagdalene's re-release of Trytan's 1987 Celestial Messenger is not unexpected. The label is known for re-releasing classic Christian music albums. The liner notes had this statement: "There are a lot of wonderful albums that go out of print. They are written off as not being worth the time or effort to re-release. At Magdalene Records, we see each re-issue as a piece of Christian music history,…Adonai Metal Rock #2Reviewed by Daniel BaillodTranslated from the original French Here is an album that is the fruit of the work of three of the best musicians in WM. "Celestial Messenger" is steeped in a sophisticated pop metal, and at times a very complex one. Steve Robinson does exceptional work on the bass; besides, TRYTAN has chosen to bring the bass particularly to the fore ("Gettin' Ready"). TRYTAN has often been compared to Rush,…Heaven's Metal #13Reviewed by Doug Van PeltCelestial Messenger has finally been released to an unsuspecting world. I'm real excited that this has finally been released. Regency Records, out of Burbank, California is distributing it. Their warehouse has already sold out of cassettes. More are being pressed right now. You, the readers of Heaven's Metal, and I have had a unique opportunity to view Lary Dean's attitude about his ministry from…Similar sounding releases
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