Rock Music Critic

	Falconer
	Grime vs. Grandeur

	Well, if you read my review for the last Falconer album, you probably got the impression that I was less than ecstatic about it. I still don't really listen to it unless it comes up on random. I was pleasantly surprised, however, when I read on Blabbermouth that they were about to release a new album, and even more surprised to find it waiting for me in the mailbox when I got home that very day. How cool is that? Metal Blade rules. I think Falconer knew the last album was a bit of a stinker, because they promised this one would be better. Is it better? Yes. I am happy to inform you that Falconer is back in rocking form. The "new" singer sounds more natural to me this time around, like he belongs there. I will probably always like the second album the best, so there is no point comparing this album to it. Their sound is just a little different now than it was back then, but what they are doing now is still quite good. I love how they do power metal without venturing into the squeaky high vocal register that some bands insist on inhabiting. Imagine, power metal with a deeper voice. Firewind, Dream Evil, and the latest Jacobs Dream also fall into this category. More bands should take the hint. I can't honestly say there are any songs on here I dislike. I do expect that this one will get a fair bit more rotation from me than the last one.
TRACKLIST: Emotional Skies Purgatory Time I Refuse Humanity Overdose The Assailant Power No Tears for Strangers The Return Jack the Knife Child of the Wild