Well, Aztec Jade with the -97 release. This one actually surprised me a bit. I thought the music was indeed as good as many other progressive bands out there, and I expected a lousy singer, but when Leon Ozug opened his mouth in "The Calling" I immediately got into the music much more. Rhythms and riffs are really good in this band, and combined with the great vocals it all turns out really good. The songs in general are not too bad either. Some are very tasteful and the kind that gets to your mind the first time you hear them. Favorites on the album would be "The Calling" and especially "Regatta Fugue II". Many songs are good of course, but these two are the absolute best, I think. Get this one.

This is the second release from the New York based prog-metal band Aztec Jade, and the follow up to their debut CD "Modern Prophet". The CD has a very god production and the musicians are very technically skilled. This together with the good songwriting and the great hook lines performed by a powerful singer makes this album a real killer.

Aztec Jade is reminiscent to Dream Theater with heavy complex riffs and catchy melodies. The best tracks are "The Calling", "To Believe", "Desperate Land", "Nosferatu", "Regatta Fugue II", "Stained" and "Requiem".

This album really gets to your mind. Great Stuff that is highly recommended! Go get it!