Eden's Realm comes to us from Waco, TX where they deliver up top-level melodic Rock/Hard Rock . Eden's Realm is headed up by frontman-James Guest who has had a life long career in music. James began singing at age six and later started his first band at the early age of 18 called 'Mach IV'. He then went on to release a couple of side projects under his own name 'James Guest' where in 2003 he released 'Souls Of Gospel' & in 2005 he released 'Klenzed'.
In 2012 Eden's Realm released their independent full-length self-titled debut album on Guest Records.
This debut is a solid first effort for the band complete with an AOR comercial appeal. This album delivers the goods for fans of Classic Rock/Hard Rock complete with a Progressive attitude that propels the songs along.
I have always been a huge Journey fan and they are one of those bands whose music is timeless never growing old. This is partly due to their ability to produce melodic blues oriented Rock. Here with Eden's Realm's 2012 release, we find a similar approach with the vocals along with the instrumental arrangements which both deliver in a big Classical - timeless way.
Now it's impossible to listen to the Vocal work of James Guest and not hear the strong similarities between him and Steve Perry(Journey). No, Guest is not a Perry clone due to his ability to reach beyond and pull out some grit with a much heavier vocal delivery. In addition, There are times when we find Guest's delivery sounding very similar to the likes of Sammy Hagar(Van Halen). To further show his vocal diversity, within the band's track "Dna" I even hear some similarities to Chaz Bond(Jacob's Dream). Without question, James Guest demonstrates some incredible Vocal control with his Blues infused Soprano delivery. We find plenty of Vocal variances along with enough hooks to easily catch and draw one into this musical journey. We also find that some of the tunes progress up to climaxes where Guest effortlessly stretches out his range with a more intense Metalesque Vocal delivery.
The guitars are handled by front man James Guest and tend to jam along in a Classic Rock manner much like what we find in the early and late 80's. We don't find the guitar work drowning out the lead Vocalist and is used more in a accompaniment manner. The riffs run the gamut from edgy to driving to acoustic to atmospheric.
This debut is a solid first effort for the band complete with an AOR comercial appeal. This album delivers the goods for fans of Classic Rock/Hard Rock complete with a Progressive attitude that propels the songs along.
I have always been a huge Journey fan and they are one of those bands whose music is timeless never growing old. This is partly due to their ability to produce melodic blues oriented Rock. Here with Eden's Realm's 2012 release, we find a similar approach with the vocals along with the instrumental arrangements which both deliver in a big Classical - timeless way.
Now it's impossible to listen to the Vocal work of James Guest and not hear the strong similarities between him and Steve Perry(Journey). No, Guest is not a Perry clone due to his ability to reach beyond and pull out some grit with a much heavier vocal delivery. In addition, There are times when we find Guest's delivery sounding very similar to the likes of Sammy Hagar(Van Halen). To further show his vocal diversity, within the band's track "Dna" I even hear some similarities to Chaz Bond(Jacob's Dream). Without question, James Guest demonstrates some incredible Vocal control with his Blues infused Soprano delivery. We find plenty of Vocal variances along with enough hooks to easily catch and draw one into this musical journey. We also find that some of the tunes progress up to climaxes where Guest effortlessly stretches out his range with a more intense Metalesque Vocal delivery.
The guitars are handled by front man James Guest and tend to jam along in a Classic Rock manner much like what we find in the early and late 80's. We don't find the guitar work drowning out the lead Vocalist and is used more in a accompaniment manner. The riffs run the gamut from edgy to driving to acoustic to atmospheric.
Eden's Realm shows their flexibility and love for the Lord in that there are two rockn' praise tunes found in the tracks "Awesome God" , & "Heart Of Man". There's also a running theme of praise throughout some of the other tracks as well.
The band's lyrics are uplifting and Christ centered as you can see in the following tracks:
"Throne Room"
Angels They Bow Down
The Elders Lay Their Crowns
Their Glory They Return
Worship In The Throne Room
Thunder & Lightning Breaks
Armies Of God On The Move
Wherever The Spirit Takes
Comes From The Throne Room
In The Room Of The Throne
In The Room Of The Throne
In The Room Of The Throne
Angels They Bow Down
The Elders Lay Their Crowns
Their Glory They Return
Worship In The Throne Room
Thunder & Lightning Breaks
Armies Of God On The Move On The Move
Where Ever The Spirit Takes
Where It Takes
Christ Breaks The Seventh Seal
Heavens Silence Is Deafening
Saints Prayers Hurled To The Earth
Gods Indignation Fires Burns
Oh In The Room Of The Throne
Burn Burn Burn
In The Room Of The Throne
Gods Fires Burn
In The Room Of The Throne
"Dare To Believe"
Taken Into Serve For The King
There To Interpret His Dreams
Only One Night To Pray & It Saved His Life
Elevated To Highest Regard
The King Was Struck Down By The Hand Of God
Finally Restored By Confessing His Name
At The Feast Was Unholy Wine
The Hand Was Writing On The Wall
And We Won't Bow Down Your Kings Not Our Lord
Even Though They Were Thrown To The Fire
Three Men In But Now Theres Four
Dare To Believe This Miracle
Dare To Believe
Daniel Prayed Three Times A Day
Even So He Was Still Betrayed
Sent Into The Den Was Their Decree
The Mouths Of Lions Were Silenced & Shut
And Daniel Was Delivered By God
And All The Kingdom Bears Witness
Witness With Me
Dare Dare To Believe Dare
Reach Out To Receive Dare
We Won't Bow Down To Your King
Dare Dare To Believe Dare
Right Now I Know He Intercedes Dare
All You've Got To Do Is Believe
Dare To Believe Dare
Dare To Believe Dare
Dare To Believe
We Won't Bow Down
We Won't Bow Down
We Won't Bow Down
We Won't Bow Down
We Won't Bow Down
We Won't Bow Down
At The Feast Was Unholy Wine
The Hand Was Writing On The Wall
And We Won't Bow Down The King Is Not My Lord
Even Though They Were Thrown To The Fire
Three Men In But Now There Is Four
Dare To Believe This Miracle
Dare To Believe Dare
Dare To Believe Dare
Dare To Believe Dare
Dare To Believe Dare
Dare Dare To Believe
I'm Looking For Someone
Who Dared To Believe
Will You Believe
Will You Dare To Believe
Dare To Believe
Angels They Bow Down
The Elders Lay Their Crowns
Their Glory They Return
Worship In The Throne Room
Thunder & Lightning Breaks
Armies Of God On The Move
Wherever The Spirit Takes
Comes From The Throne Room
In The Room Of The Throne
In The Room Of The Throne
In The Room Of The Throne
Angels They Bow Down
The Elders Lay Their Crowns
Their Glory They Return
Worship In The Throne Room
Thunder & Lightning Breaks
Armies Of God On The Move On The Move
Where Ever The Spirit Takes
Where It Takes
Christ Breaks The Seventh Seal
Heavens Silence Is Deafening
Saints Prayers Hurled To The Earth
Gods Indignation Fires Burns
Oh In The Room Of The Throne
Burn Burn Burn
In The Room Of The Throne
Gods Fires Burn
In The Room Of The Throne
"Dare To Believe"
Taken Into Serve For The King
There To Interpret His Dreams
Only One Night To Pray & It Saved His Life
Elevated To Highest Regard
The King Was Struck Down By The Hand Of God
Finally Restored By Confessing His Name
At The Feast Was Unholy Wine
The Hand Was Writing On The Wall
And We Won't Bow Down Your Kings Not Our Lord
Even Though They Were Thrown To The Fire
Three Men In But Now Theres Four
Dare To Believe This Miracle
Dare To Believe
Daniel Prayed Three Times A Day
Even So He Was Still Betrayed
Sent Into The Den Was Their Decree
The Mouths Of Lions Were Silenced & Shut
And Daniel Was Delivered By God
And All The Kingdom Bears Witness
Witness With Me
Dare Dare To Believe Dare
Reach Out To Receive Dare
We Won't Bow Down To Your King
Dare Dare To Believe Dare
Right Now I Know He Intercedes Dare
All You've Got To Do Is Believe
Dare To Believe Dare
Dare To Believe Dare
Dare To Believe
We Won't Bow Down
We Won't Bow Down
We Won't Bow Down
We Won't Bow Down
We Won't Bow Down
We Won't Bow Down
At The Feast Was Unholy Wine
The Hand Was Writing On The Wall
And We Won't Bow Down The King Is Not My Lord
Even Though They Were Thrown To The Fire
Three Men In But Now There Is Four
Dare To Believe This Miracle
Dare To Believe Dare
Dare To Believe Dare
Dare To Believe Dare
Dare To Believe Dare
Dare Dare To Believe
I'm Looking For Someone
Who Dared To Believe
Will You Believe
Will You Dare To Believe
Dare To Believe
It's worth noting that more recently, frontman-James Guest has continued his passion for music by filling the spot as lead vocalist for Millennial Reign's sophomore release titled 'Carry The fire'.
The debut release by Eden's Realm is not going to pick you up and slam you on the floor till your teeth fall out but it will give you some solid melodic tunes that you'll find yourself returning to for years to come.
If your into Melodic Classic Rock music that is similar in nature to bands like Journey then your in for a treat here with Eden's Realm's 2012 release. Now be good to yourself by picking up your copy of this outstanding release because, after all, we were all raised on radio.
If your into Melodic Classic Rock music that is similar in nature to bands like Journey then your in for a treat here with Eden's Realm's 2012 release. Now be good to yourself by picking up your copy of this outstanding release because, after all, we were all raised on radio.
Musicians:
James Guest - Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Luis Ramos - Bass
Mikey Uptmore - Drums
James Guest - Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Luis Ramos - Bass
Mikey Uptmore - Drums