Artist: Eldritch
Title: Tasting The Tears
Label: Scarlet Records
Cat #: SC2520
Release Year: 2014
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type:
Packaging Type: Digipak

"Tasting The Tears in the ninth studio offering from Italian prog metal masters Eldritch. For those who are unfamiliar with the band, that is what we here at Lady Obscure are here to do! We shine the spotlight on bands that may have flown under the music fans radar. Eldritch perform a technical form of melodic progressive metal with elements of thrash metal thrown in to create a style that is instantly recognizable as Eldritch.

Following up on the success of the band's previous album Gaia’s Legacy (which included an invitation to perform a powerful set at the famous ProgPower USA festival in 2011) is no easy task, but after several listens of Tasting The Tears, I can safely say that Eldritch are up for the challenge. After the global warming concept of Gaia’s Legacy, the band turns to more personal subject matter. The lyrics on Tasting The Tears share a common theme: love in all its different forms. Not exactly progressive metal forte but Eldritch pull it off thanks to vocalist Terence Holler’s emotive delivery and some excellent songwriting.

Recommended if you like: Dream Theater, Symphony X, Communic, Eyefear, Balance of Power, Pagan's Mind, Labyrinth

Track Listing:

1. Inside You    
2. Tasting The Tears    
3. Alone Again    
4. Waiting For Something    
5. Seeds Of Love
6. The Trade    
7. Something Strong    
8. Don't Listen    
9. Iris    
10. Love From A Stone    
11. Clouds    
12. I Will Remember