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Female Fronted Gothic Prog Rock. Discover the progressive blend of haunting vocal melodies, powerful rhythms, stirring choral and orchestral arrangements and evocative lyrics that is ShadowPlay.
Genre: Rock: Goth
Release Date: 2007
ShadowPlay
ShadowPlay
Record Label: ShadowPlay
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1. Faded 4:24 + MP3 $1.60
2. Alone 6:06 + MP3 $1.60
3. Everafter 4:09 + MP3 $1.60
4. The Awakening 6:34 + MP3 $1.60
5. Unforgiven Years 7:40 + MP3 $1.60
6. Once 4:18 + MP3 $1.60
7. Elegy 4:38 + MP3 $1.60
8. Reveries 3:44 + MP3 $1.60
9. The Hour 9:10 + MP3 $1.60
10. In The Mirror 2:39 + MP3 $1.60
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Album Notes

ShadowPlay's arduous history has finally culminated in their debut full-length release, a dark yet inspiring soundscape for those who believe music is about imparting meaning to its listeners. You decide whether it was worth the wait..

Formed in Perth Western Australia in 2000, the band underwent significant changes in 2002: the departure of rhythm guitarist Con Ongarezos, the addition of lead vocalist Alitia, and a name change from "Modus Vivendi" to "ShadowPlay".

The name change was more than cosmetic - it was the band reinventing itself: Between 2000 and 2002, Modus Vivendi regularly showcased their brand of Dream Theater / Queensryche inspired progressive metal to audiences across Perth. With ShadowPlay, the band wanted to broaden their musical horizon to incorporate female vocals, strong vocal melodies, harmonies and electronica.

In November 2002, ShadowPlay began writing and recording their debut album in Perth, Western Australia. The album was scheduled to be completed before the band relocated to Manchester, England in July 2003. Unfortunately, due to technical problems, the band left for Manchester without a finished product. The band played many gigs in Manchester winning fans with their performances at legendary venues like Night and Day Cafe, Dry Bar and Jabez Clegg.

In 2004 the recording process was brought to a premature end. Due to personal reasons Uwe and Alitia returned home to Australia and in early 2005 due to visa restrictions Duane also had to leave the UK.

2006 saw the band working on the album with renewed vigour. This involved continuously sending new and updated material back and forth between Australia and England where Linus currently lives. This was a necessary but extremely tedious and time-consuming process.

Their debut release is the culmination of five years of dedication, determination and hard work. It has seen the band journey through an incredible range of emotions and personal experiences, strengthen friendships and overcome the tyranny of distance. The one thing that has kept them going all that time is the Music, their love for it and the desire to share it with the rest of the world. They now welcome you to enjoy it!

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REVIEWS

Addictive! :D
author: Thylia
                            
I stumbled across this band by chance while ordering something else from CDBaby. Simply amazing. :) ShadowPlay has won me over and quickly become one of my favorite groups. Can't wait for their next album, and I wish them all the best after their struggles.

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Female fronted Goth
author: John Wardlaw
                            
I got this cd because it was recommended to me by a friend who liked my bands cd (Anti-m, Damage) and also liked bands like Delain, Within Temptation, Lacuna Coil, evanescence etc. This album honestly didn't remind me at all of Nightwish, but if you like any of the bands I just mentioned you will be a fan. What surprised me was how much more progressive rock influence is here. The album reminded me of bands like Porcupine Tree , Spocks Beard and the amazing 70's band Kansas in their best days.

All in all a great album. And the first of this style I have heard hailing from Australia.

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An awesome new band!
author: Crusader2410
                            
This is a great album, a really good first album from what will be i am sure a big band in time to come :)

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Good Progressive Metal
author: Daryl Diduch
                            
This band shows a lot promise to becoming a major player in the progressive metal scene. They have a lot more in common musically with Lacuna Coil and Dream Theater than with Evanescence - they use a lot more variety in styles and tempo changes. My favorite tracks are Faded, Alone, Elegy, and Reveries. Fans of Nightwish, Iron Maiden, and Queensryche will also be attracted to this band. Highly recommended for all progressive metal fans!

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