Flashback CD Review #21 - Wycked Synn - The Vision

Though originally released in 2003, this review was written for the Rock Is Life.com Reviews In Brief section in 2005. (2011 update - The record label Chavis Records is now out of business and the band's dotcom website is gone, I have edited in their myspace page as a substitute.)

Wycked Synn

The Vision

Chavis Records - 2003

http://www.myspace.com/wyckedsynn

The Verdict

The album is a throwback to the 1980's and early 90's when unbelievable guitar fretwork, soaring vocals and a heavy rhythm section could just about rule the music world.

I loved the guitar work from Ken Orth and Gary Carillo, its outstanding. The instrumental "K.M.A." is a shred fest with few peers.

I just didn't find myself drawn into the overall package. The band's melodic metal style is something I normally love without reservation. However, I just didn't feel the vocals meshed as well as they should have with the music.

I'm interested enough to want to hear more material, but they need more than superb guitar lines to make a complete and fulfilling CD.

Rating: 3 out of 5