{"id":30286,"date":"2013-06-18T22:08:08","date_gmt":"2013-06-19T03:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=30286"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:36:17","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:36:17","slug":"judicator-sleepy-plessow-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/judicator-sleepy-plessow-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Judicator | Sleepy Plessow<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jenn Carbaugh<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Judicator\"Judicator has released their second full album titled Sleepy Plessow<\/em>. John Yelland and Tony Cordisco are surprisingly the only ones to make up this band, but there are nine guest musicians on this album. <\/p>\n

This album is supposed to tell the story of Prussia. It leads up to the focus of Freidrich der Grosse (Freidrich the Great). The variety of musicians illustrates a multitude of possibilities in terms of sound for this U.S. power metal band. However, the sound of the two actual members seems to fall short. Instead of singing, there is a combination of singing and a talk-like set of vocals that makes the album lack concrete power. \u201cThe Elector\u201d is song where this odd collaboration can be heard. <\/p>\n

There are many singers with complex vocal arrangements, but some of the songs do not serve power metal justice. The guitar work is something commendable on this album, because it is intricate and illustrates plenty of speed metal riffs. There are songs with great power and intensity, but it can be a hit or miss. <\/p>\n

\u201cMemory of Shame\u201d is not a miss. There are elaborate guitar solos, guttural vocals, and heavy and high-speed drum work. The guest musicians certainly help the sound of this album and add a unique twist. \u201cThe Philosopher King\u201d is a song that has somewhat of a anthem or chanting sound to it. <\/p>\n

There are some pretty decent tracks on this album like \u201cThirty Years of Terror,\u201d which has an attractive riff to draw in listeners. Then, there are songs like \u201cSea of Fire\u201d that don\u2019t seem to fit with the album. The vocals are seemingly what may be one of the biggest conflicts within the album. <\/p>\n

Overall, this duo has developed a sound that is unique to them. Having a vast number of guest musicians helps and hurts the album, but there are guests like Elizabeth Hall that give the songs dimension. The unique quality of a few of the songs allows this to be a recommended album. <\/p>\n

Genre: Power Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nJohn Yelland \u2013 vocals
\nAnthony \u201cTony\u201d Cordisco \u2013 vocals, guitars, bass, drum programming<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01.\tSleepy Plessow
\n02.\tThe Elector
\n03.\tThirty Years of Terror
\n04.\tMemory of Shame
\n05.\tRelease Me
\n06.\tSapphire
\n07.\tGedenkstatte
\n08.\tThe Philosopher King
\n09.\tBlut Vom Himmel
\n10.\tSea of Fire
\n11.\tWhen Crowns are Shattered
\n12.\tSans Souci<\/p>\n

Label: Masters of Metal<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/judicator666<\/a> <\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 5\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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