The Swedes have done it again! Following on from a classy 2021 debut, Seventh Crystal have completely knocked it out of the park with this one.

Seventh Crystal was put together by singer Kristian Fyhr (Perpetual Etude), a guy who has a sensational, soaring, powerful and melodic voice, is perfect here, but it is the sum of all parts that makes this band great.

The album is dominated by big riffs, in a slightly progressive hard rock style that is driven by guitars but accompanied by some brilliant piano and keyboard parts and a hard-hitting rhythm section.

Best of all though – is the quality of the songs. Every single one is a winner, with a strong melody and chorus hook. Nothing better than prog-rock with choruses! More pleasing is that of the albums 13 songs, there is so much freshness and a dynamic production that really blows the songs up.

Its so great to hear something fresh and engaging and original, while still remaining true to the genre of music it represents.

I can’t recommend this one enough. Pure melodic bliss in a hard rocking package that should appeal to many.

Consider mixing the progressive elements of Threshold with the vocals of HEAT and the keyboards of One Desire. A tasty proposition.