{"id":18432,"date":"2012-02-17T15:21:32","date_gmt":"2012-02-17T20:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=18432"},"modified":"2013-01-28T11:33:42","modified_gmt":"2013-01-28T16:33:42","slug":"persona-non-grata-quantum-leap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2012\/persona-non-grata-quantum-leap\/","title":{"rendered":"Persona Non Grata | Quantum Leap<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Justin Gaines<\/span>
\nStaff Writer —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Quantum Leap<\/em> is the second album from Greek progressive metal band Persona Non Grata. When the band debuted with 2009\u2019s Shade in the Light<\/em>, they were clearly operating from the Dream Theater\/Fates Warning playbook, and that\u2019s true of this album as well. You may occasionally detect a darker tone a la Evergrey or a quirky passage reminiscent of Pain of Salvation, but Quantum Leap is for the most part a fairly traditional progressive metal album.<\/p>\n

It seems weird that the first thing that jumps out at you when listening to this technical and progressive album is the vocal performance, but it\u2019s true. Aris Pirris has a great range, and he uses every bit of it here to great effect and conveys a wide array of emotions. Musically, there\u2019s a lot to take in. Quantum Leap is a pretty melodic and cohesive album, so you don\u2019t always notice how dazzling the instrumentation is at first, but after a couple spins the intricate keyboard and guitar solos in particular really stand out, as do the complex \u2013 but never needlessly so \u2013 rhythms.<\/p>\n

Quantum Leap<\/em> may be a fairly standard progressive metal album, but you have to give Persona Non Grata credit for never getting too carried away with technical wankery and keeping the songs between 5-7 minutes in length. They never give you a reason to tune out, and that can make all the difference sometimes.<\/p>\n

They may not be re-writing the progressive metal rulebook, but Persona Non Grata is still really good at what they do. If you\u2019re looking for the more adventurous, truly progressive stuff along the lines of Leprous, Haken or Pain of Salvation, this isn\u2019t it. Traditional progressive metal fans \u2013 especially those into Redemption, Zero Hour, Illusion Suite, Pathosray and the like \u2013 should find a lot to enjoy in Quantum Leap.<\/p>\n

Genre: Progressive Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nAkis Gavalas (d)
\nChris Gatsos (g)
\nJohn Ioannidis (k)
\nAris Pirris (v)
\nChris Vogiatzis (b)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tImaginative Mind
\n2.\tLend a Hand
\n3.\tEvil Feelings
\n4.\t9AM News
\n5.\tRedemption of Sins
\n6.\tCaptive
\n7.\tGrief
\n8.\tDiversity
\n9.\tInternia
\n10.\tJourney Ends
\n11.\tJourney\u2019s End<\/p>\n

Label: Massacre Records<\/p>\n

Website: www.personanongrata.info<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 7.75\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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