Triosphere-The Road Less Traveled

Last Updated (Sunday, 08 August 2010 03:37) Written by Miguel Blardony Monday, 19 July 2010 19:41

Release Date: May 28, 2010

Label: AFM Records

Genre: Heavy Metal

Rating: 9/10

Comments: Impressive. Breathtaking. Damn near perfect.

Reviewing abums can be a chore, but thanks to bands like Triosphere there’s a ray of brilliance shining through the dross. Already on their second album, the band are in the leanest shape they will ever be. Come to think of it, if the quartet—who are she-singer Ida Haukland, guitarists Marcus Silver and Tor Ole Byberg, plus Orjan Jorgensen behind the kit—surpass “The Road Less Travelled” on the next album, why, they could be tat the forefront of their genre in no time.

Have no doubt about it, Triosphere’s latest can’t fail. Past the seamless bled of technical finesse and emotion that’s instrumental opener “Ignition” the band waste no time treating your ears to a speed metal rollercoaster as “Driven” runs at a breathless pace. Though comparisons to their like-minded peers are scarce at the moment, just be certain that Triosphere aren’t too far out in the realm of progressive power metal, only that no one else sound slike them. You’ll get it when you give them a listen. Though the presence of  ace shredders like Marcus Silver and Tor Ole Byberg promises twin guitar pyrotechnics by the bucketload, as the album unfolds it becomes apparent the quartet prefer engaging songs over pointless excess. However, in case you’re looking to feed your guitar hunger, sink your teeth on “Death of Jane Doe,” “21,” and the title track. If virtuostic displays of musicianship on par with Megadeth, Archenemy, and Yngwie Malmsteen is what you’re after, the songs mentioned are your best choices.

Maybe because a chick is singing and writing the lyrics (and playing bass) or these guys have imaginations that don’t dwell on the usual cliches, whatever. Bottom line is listening to Triosphere revelas their knack for heartfelt poetry. They’ve got depth and a sensitive side that sweeps your mind away, bringing you to that magic realm where you ultimately connect with timeless music. Quite trippy. For proof, head over to “Marionnette,” “The Human Condition,” “Watcher,” and this scribe’s personal favorite “The Human Condition.” The outro that closes “The Road Less Traveled” finsihes the album on a  glorious note even if its just the guitars that are hogging the outro’s running time.

Delightful on so many levels, Triosphere’s latest deserves a place among 2010’s best albums. It’s timeless...and beautiful.