EVERGREY: Monday Morning Apocalypse CD PROMO Swedish prog metal. & Video!

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As if it was the easiest thing in the world. Yes, Evergrey has done it again, their new collaboration has resulted in another ingenious and magnificent album.
Even though their approach this time around is cut down, straight to the point, brighter sounding, catchier and very melodic the deep-felt and profound melancholy hasn’t lost any of its credibility.

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Evergrey Monday Morning Apocalypse
Label: Inside Out Music IOMCD 240, SPV GmbH SPV 48882 CD
Format: CD, Album PROMO
Country: Germany
Released: 27 Mar 2006
Genre: Prog Rock, Heavy Metal
Tracklist?
1 Monday Morning Apocalypse
2 Unspeakable
3 Lost
4 Obedience
5 The Curtain Fall
6 In Remembrance
7 At Loss For Words
8 Till Dagmar
9 Still In The Water
10 The Dark I Walk You Through
11 I Should
12 Closure (Bonus Track)

Credits?
Edited By Staffan Celmins, Tom S. Englund
Engineer Arnold Lindberg
Management Edward Janson
Mastered By Svante Forsbäck
Mixed By Stefan Glaumann
Producer Sanken Sandqvist
Recorded By Jonas Ekdahl, Sanken Sandqvist, Staffan Celmins, Tom S. Englund
Vocals [Guest] Carina Englund
Barcode and Other Identifiers?
Barcode: 693723488820

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5.0 out of 5 stars
If “Monday Morning Apocalypse” the latest offering from Swedens Evergrey, is a prediction of things to come from this quintet, then “komma med den på och komma med den på snabbt” (bring it on and bring it quickly). For the uninitiated, Everygrey, Swedens progressive metal ambassadors, have generally steeped themselves in the darker side, lyrically and musically and while the title of this latest release may be contradictory, “Monday Morning Apocalypse”, is less dark but still has very big impact; it is a perfect molten meld of progressive metal and radio friendly metal. The result could be a walk through the mainstream for the band that has no less integrity. If you need a comparison-imagine the first time you heard Master of Puppets.

The band has tapped into a deeper approach to composition, layered in kicking hooks and the result is a cd that feels like a hit in the making. Formed in 1996, Everygrey has gone through the requisite member changes and resulting impacts on their music, but “Monday Morning Apocalypse” executes the current lineups ability to all come to the “recording table” with a singular vision. The album was produced and mixed by Sanken Sandquist and Stefan Glauman, former producers of Rammstein, Bon Jovi and Def Leppard among others and perhaps explains the slight departure from the feel that former releases like “The Dark Discovery” gave listeners.

Members Tom S. Englund, Rikard Zander, Henrik Danhage, Fredrik Larsson and Jonas Ekdahl have formed a synchronicity that packs the entire cd with one powerhouse, stadium frenzy inducing tune after another, with the occasional ballad to cleanse the palate. Proof? Debuted at number 6 on the Swedish charts. Further proof? It is difficult to single out any particular weakness in any of the tracks or the cd as a whole. Admittedly, some tracks are more unforgettable than others but overall the cd comes across as a solid and highly seasoned release.

There are a few comparatives…Danhages guitar work is reminiscent of Zakke Wyldes early Ozzy days and Englunds voice is a “whiskey a go go ” remedy for the weak lyrical offerings too often found in Swedens metal imports. Think of him as Swedens answer to Meatloaf without the operatic range level…and its his voice that is at times raspy and others honeyed that is the defining difference that sets Everygrey apart. Most notable tracks are “Unspeakable”, “Lost” and “The Dark I Walk You Through” but overall “Monday Morning Apocalypse” is a cd that doesn’t require you to ever use your “skip track” button. Currently in the studio again, word has it that the new album is set to be released in May of 2007 and if it builds on the dimensions of this cd, one would hope the days move fast.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Listen to it, absorb it,
This review is from: Monday Morning Apocalypse (Audio CD)
Thats what you have to do in order to digest a cd. In this fast paced MTV world we are trained to skip through the tracks or “buy the single” without giving an album a try. This is good stuff, great guitar playing and a new sound.

I personally like it when someone tries a different guitar or different amp and change stuff up a little! There are less keyboards on this and killer melody and awesome tight riffage. You will like it. Dont believe the […] This is a SOLID offering by a group of guys who think like you do.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A welcome detour facilitating the road to success,
Evergrey are fast becoming one of my favourite bands. Progressive but not wanky, dark but not cheesy. For Monday..MA they have dispensed with the concept style of late in favour of short, straight forward rockers.

The Inner Circle had its moments but it ultimately bored. The music was becoming too progressive for its own good. For this reason I feel that MMA is a good change – an album that requires less involvement from the listener to gain enjoyment.

The first half is the best, featuring pounding riffs that never slow. Englunds voice is as good as ever, proving once and for all you don’t need to growl incoherently to sound tough. A curious standout is Lost, which has an unusually poppy chorus (Evergrey style). The coolest track on this very cool album is At Loss For Words, combining a killer riff with a smooth and powerful chorus.

The second half is still good though, and is more similar to earlier albums, a sort of cross between Recreation Day and The Inner Circle. Despite the album being more formulaic, there is still room for two piano tracks.

It will be very interesting to see the direction the band heads in next – they certainly haven’t left those emotive lyrics and progressive elements behind. This album is just the thing for getting them recognised in the mainstream, recognition well overdue for this most innovative and unique band.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This album smokes,
This review is from: Monday Morning Apocalypse (Audio CD)
I don’t understand all the negative press this band is getting for this album. I have to disagree with other reviewers in saying this band took a turn for the better with Recreation Day and has continued to improve. Their first few albums just didn’t have the power and catchiness of the last few. Inner Circle was an incredible concept album. This album is definitely a scaled back vibe next to that but all the songs are just so addictively melodic, dark and catchy I can’t see how anyone would dislike it. Maybe some prog nerds who can’t deal with poppier song structures but for the average metal fan this is easily one of the best albums of the year. Great lyrics, Tom sounds amazing emotive as ever. Great crnchy guitar work and screaming solos, as well as great somber piano playing. What more can you ask for in an Evergrey album. My only disappointment here is the album cover just doesn’t fit. Travis Smith coulda whipped something amazing up for this band but alas they haven’t worked with him yet. All in all I’d say go buy this, its definitely worth your money

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5.0 out of 5 Sensation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thats what this CD should be called. It is an awesome CD from start to finish! Sure, its a bit different from their past releases, but it is still a masterpiece! Tom Englund is just perfect on this CD and his co-lead guitar work with Henrik Danhage is truly amazing! And lets not forget the rhythm section of Ekdahl and Hakansson and the haunting keyboard work of Zander! Or the backing vocals of Carina Englund, whom I think should record a solo album, because she is a wonderfully talented vocalist!

The songs are just truly spectacular with “Unspeakable” being classic sounding Evergrey. There is a lot of melody and passion within the confines of this CD. Just listen to “Till Dagmar”, or the bonus track, “Closure”. Not to mention the powerful “Still In The Water”. Listening to this CD only makes me want to hear more new stuff from one of the most talented bands in this world. Have a listen. You won’t be disappointed!

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5.0 out of 5 stars They deliver yet again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A masterpiece.,
WOW. The band raised the bar very high with each release. I really did not think they could touch “INNER CIRCLE” This effort is every bit as good and also different. You can never expect the same release over and over from these guys. If you want to hear the same record for 30 plus years, go and listen to AC/DC etc. I love AC/DC for laid back fun. But for a unique experience you can play any EVERGREY cd and hear something so vastly different from each release. And the more you hear the same cd, the more you come away hearing something new as well. That is the genious of this band. Way to go guys. I am checking out the band live in BUFFALO, NY on MAY 5th. Hope to see ya all there. These guys are GODS of music.

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This review is from: Monday Morning Apocalypse (Audio CD)
I’m more of a death metal or power metal guy and this is actually my first Evergrey album, yeah i know shame on me. Anyway this is the way metal and pop music should be done. There are thrashy riffs, lite keys, catchy as hell choruses and slick as sh*t solos. I bought this today with Terror 2000 and Fragoments of the unbecoming and Immortal and i cant stop listening to this. Tom Englunds voice is phenomenal.First time I heard him was on Nightrages first lbum and his voice is just as impressive here. Dont let the sell out people fool you this album is great

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5.0 out of 5 stars DON’T BELIEVE THE […] THEY TELL YOU,
Thats a metal statement.And it fits to some of the reviewers bashing this awesome album.Yes, they are writing straightforward metal songs, but they have maintained the Evergrey seal of quality throughout the material.When the songs develop and leave you satisfied like these on Monday Morning Apocalypse do, you just don’t miss or need the changes in mood and different tempo and key changes of a progressive song.The songs are excellent and they don’t need nothing more to accomplish the goal of move you and be forever stuck in your memory like a great, melancholic dark moment/event.The tracks are catchy as hell and the production is clear and let you hear every nuance in atmosphere. Englund is singing better than ever and the effects used sometimes in his voice are very cool and never overdone and some of the solos you will find here are simply some of the best the band has ever recorded.If i was to find some negative stuff, is that the songs are very short and are so great that you will feel the need to listen to the album again.So, its not so negative.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Still Producing Very Likeable Music
I have In Search of Truth and Recreation Day in addition to Monday Morning Apocalypse, and I love each of them. Monday Morning Apocalypse did not get as many good reviews as the other 2 titles, but I like it just as much. All 5 members of this band contribute something special, and the result is a heavy duty consistent sound that includes depth and resonates well with even the most jaded Metal lover. If you have enough money, get all 3 Evergrey albums that I mentioned. They are all superb.