12-25-2020, 12:46 AM
(12-24-2020, 06:47 AM)MikeNY Wrote:(12-24-2020, 05:54 AM)Mangar Wrote: I just discovered Symphony North recently. While they get zero points for originality (they're blatantly trying to be TSO), I do like their "Bell Ringer" album.
Totally agree here. It sounds so much like a TSO-wannabee. There were a few songs I thought were ok, but this was so unoriginal. I do like Majestica, Gary Hoey and Wizards of Winter Christmas albums though.
The Majestica album starts out great then goes off a cliff about midway through for me. The Wizards are great. They have improved with each album. The latest album is stellar. Gary Hoey hasn't done a new Christmas album in years either but his stuff is fantastic. You also couldn't meet a nicer guy. I have seen him perform dozens of times.