As expected, "Legends From Beyond The Galactic Terrorvortex" (it just rolls on your tongue, doesn't it?) is another epic display of our heroes and their grand battles. To defeat Zargothrax once again, they have to go to "The Land of The Unicorns", use the almighty "Power of The Laser Dragon Fire", gather together the "Hootsforce", and last but not least, wield the awesome power of the "Legendary Enchanted Jetpack". Jesus Christ, this song titles are just plain awesome, and it certainly let your imagination go buck wild, like how the hell can a jetpack be more enchanted? Science is after all the ultimate form of magic, isn't it?
The songs are just as fun as the titles speak of, giving us enough epic orchestral power metal to last for years to come. There are just so many instances in this album where you find yourself screaming along the music while making big gestures, embarrassing yourself in front of unsuspected people who might be watching, but you do not care because the music is awesome. This is all possible thanks to the complete commitment of the band in their music, going 110% all of the time. Especially vocalist Thomas Laszlo Winkler delivers a big time performance, really hammering in the music into your skull with disgusting efficiency.
As far as progress goes from their last album (the 2015 album "Space 1992: Rise of The Chaos Wizards"), there is not much that have changed. The band stay true to their style, and that is honestly all we could ask for, even if there is moments that are just incredibly silly. The chorus to "Gloryhammer" is just drowning in cheese, but it still gets you hooked in some weird way, even with lines like "My steel will blow you away, fighting mega battles every day". Speaking of laughable lyrics, "Hootsforce" opens up lovingly with "Fight for the king, for the hammer and the ring", which for some reason makes me burst out in laughter every god damn time. It is such a stupid line (and the rest of the chorus is not much better), but the disco beat that accompanies it wins me over. God damn it, the force is strong with these guys.
While "Legends..." is certain to be one of the most entertaining records of 2019, it still feels like a letdown, mostly because "1992..." was such a brilliant record (the fact that it has "Universe On Fire" makes it an instant winner). I also think that the ending track "The Fires of Ancient Cosmic Destiny" just takes it a little too far, both in length and in cheese factor. It is not as disappointing of a finish as "Game of Thrones" was (or so I have heard, never watched the show myself), but it could have certainly been done better.
"Legends..." serves well as a great follow up to "1992...", delivering more of everything, for better and worse. In a way, it is kind of like "Avengers: Endgame", a great product by itself, but its flaws makes it clearly inferior to its older brother. Still, if you have enjoyed the group's previous adventures, or if you are an average power metal junkie, then this album is definitely right up your alley. All hail the mighty Hootsmen of Dundee, and their king Sir Angus McFife.
Songs worthy of recognition: Legendary Enchanted Jetpack, The Land of Unicorns, Power of The Laser Dragon Fire, Gloryhammer
Rating: 8/10 Fires of Ancient Cosmic Destiny
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