Elise - No Time For Masquerade (1990)

Band: Elise
Country: Netherlands
Genre: Heavy/Power Metal

Tracklist:

Tracklist:
1. Cry For Mankind
2. Hell Of A Fight
3. Play With Edges
4. No Time For Masquerade
5. Lights
6. Witchfinder
7. Nightmare
8. Breaking Rules
9. Hiding
10. Seven Witches
11. Over

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...so I was watching the 14th game of Euro 2008 yesterday, just the way I've religiously watched the other games so far. Personally, I was hoping France would win and throw the group into utter disarray where one wouldn't be able to predict who would go through to the quarters, and who wouldn't. But that was not to be. Whatever the French would do, the Dutch would do one better. 4-1 the final score in favor of Netherlands. It was during the second half when I watched Van Persie score when I realized I was humming a tune that I found so familiar that I'd to rack my brains until this morning to realize that it was this band, Elise. This is one of those unsung of releases that deserves a lot more people listening to it. The recording and production on this album are very good, and the music sure as hell doesn't disappoint. Cleverly crafted interludes ( Thomas Duiveman, Jannes Bloemert), a booming bassline (courtesy , Henk van Mierlo), and some simple drumming (Rieks Vogelzang) when combined with the vocals of Gerd Hento produce some very fine Heavy Metal that makes this a must listen. Like so many other bands that we've come across having only one full length release, we shall add Elise to the list. Just like so many other bands before and after them, they disbanded after this release didn't gain them the popularity that they deserved. But now, now...here it is for you. Let your ears feast on this.

If I have the time, I'll posting something even better a little later today. Until then, my friends, bang the head that doesn't bang!!!