ALBUM OF THE WEEK # 31 EDEN'S CURSE - THE SECOND COMING (2008)

***Click album cover to listen***

1. Reign Of Terror

2. Masquerade Ball *

3. Angels & Demons *

4. Just Like Judas *

5. Sail On *

6. Lost In Wonderland

7. West Wind Blows *

8. Signs Of Your Life

9. Man Against The World

10. Raven's Revenge *

11. Lost Soul

12. Games People Play

13. Ride The Storm

14. Man Against The Word (Alt. Mix) Bonus Track

I've been thinking about the albums I post. Usually it's a classic release from the usual suspects. The majority of you guys that actually read the post have most likely heard some of if not all of these albums. I think that sometimes leads to a lack of response or comments on the album chosen. Also, it's easier to skip listening if it's an album you are already familiar with. And hey, there is nothing wrong with that. But I thought I'd change it up a little this week and maybe more often in the near future by going with a more recent release that may be a little more off the classic rock beaten path. So this week I've chosen the 2008 release from Eden's Curse titled The Second Coming.

Eden's Curse is a melodic rock band that started around 2006. This is their second album. The reason I picked this album is that Eden's Curse has a brand new release due out on March 18. This is a highly anticipated release for me. I really just took a chance on this album when I bought it, but it has turned out to be one of my favorites from recent years. It pretty much covers everything, from excellent use of keyboards and piano to some fairly serious shredding. The vocals are also outstanding. My favorite songs are the one's marked with an asterisk above. I do think the album trails off just a bit towards the end, but I don't think there is a bad song on the album.

Queensryche fans pay close attention to the third track, Angels & Demons. Does that lady's voice sound familiar? That would be one Pamela Moore (Sister Mary from Operation Mindcrime). She does a great job here, as does everyone else. The artwork is just okay (the first album, which I do not own, is much better artwork wise), and you can pick this up from Amazon for about 15 bucks. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Of course, I plan on picking up the new album when it's released, so watch for that one to make an appearance in NMC around the end of March or the first of April.

My Favorite Track: Reign Of Terror/Masquerade Ball

Hidden Gem Award: Every song here is a hidden gem, but I'll say Angels & Demons

Most Likely To Skip: Games People Play