CRYSTAL EYES – Starbourne Traveler

out on November 29, 2019

CD

1. Gods Of Disorder
2. Side By Side
3. Extreme Paranoia
4. Starbourne Traveler 5. Corridors Of Time
6. Paradise Powerlord 7. Into The Fire
8. In The Empire Of Saints 9. Midnight Radio
10. Rage On The Sea

Vinyl LP

Side A – Track 1-5 Side B – Track 6-10

MAS CD1098, MAS LP1098

44:27 Minutes
CD • Ltd. Gatefold Vinyl LP • Digital

“Starbourne Traveler” marks a new beginning for Crystal Eyes. The addition of Henrik Birgersson on drums and Jonatan Hallberg has really brought new life and energy to the band and that’s been affecting the songwriting a lot.

Mikael Dahl has always written all music and presented complete demo songs to the band but this time the other band members wanted to be involved in the writing process as well, so they started with Mikael’s song ideas and parts of songs which they arranged together and also tried different ideas while jamming, which has not been the case for at least 15 years. The result is that the songs turned out really solid with a very positive vibe, and everything unnecessary has been left out.

There was no plan in changing the musical direction or anything, Crystal Eyes just focused on getting the best out of every song.

“Starbourne Traveler” is still 100% Heavy Metal and just as they started the band in 1992, they’re still trying to keep the legacy – that’s been set in the Eighties by Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Accept, Helloween etc. – alive.

As always, the melodies are in focus whether it’s the vocals or the guitars. It’s a very diverse album with everything from the fastest Helloween or Running Wild style through mid-tempo songs with echoes of Judas Priest, Manowar, Ozzy, Accept or Saxon, traditional Iron Maiden galloping, a big epic anthem in the title track as well as a ballad which will leave no one untouched.

And to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album “World Of Black And Silver”, Crystal Eyes have re-recorded “Extreme Paranoia” and “Rage On The Sea”, which both fit perfectly to the new songs.

SONG INFO

The usual fighting songs “Side By Side” and “Into The Fire” are pretty much about meeting the enemies united as one.

“Gods Of Disorder” is a tribute to Mötley Crūe, Twisted Sister and W.A.S.P as they changed Mikael’s life as a kid in 1984.

“Extreme Paranoia” on the other hand is about when the man in the mirror is your worst enemy.

The title track “Starbourne Traveler” is about leaving earth and everything behind to fly among the stars, and “Corridors Of Time” is based on the same concept of leaving everything to go your own way.

“Paradise Powerlord” is a big kick in the ass of the rulers around the world.
“In The Empire Of Saints” is a song for an old friend who lost his life to cancer.

“Midnight Radio” is Mikael’s tribute to the Swedish radio show “Rockbox” where he discovered 99% of the music in the Eighties.

And last but not least, “Rage On The Sea” is about pirates, and this song would probably not exist if it wasn’t for Rock ‘n’ Rolf.

FACTS

• The 8th album of CRYSTAL EYES – available as CD, limited edition Gatefold Vinyl LP as well as download & stream.

• Produced by Mikael Dahl and Crystal Eyes, recorded at Crystal Sounds. • Mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman.
• Cover art, layout and design by Gyula Havancsák.

LINE-UP

Mikael Dahl – Vocals and Guitars Jonatan Hallberg – Guitars Claes Wikander – Bass Henrik Birgersson – Drums

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