Review by Jack on April 10, 2002.

Horizon’s debut album “The Sky’s the Limit” is a perfect example of a completely and utterly average power metal album. Sure, there is nothing specifically wrong with “The Sky’s the Limit”, Horizon was formed in 1998, so these boys have got a decent amount of playing experience with each other (don’t take that the wrong way). All chords are played expertly, it is a semi-diverse power metal record, with examples of heavy metal and progressive sections.

While the elements that make “The Sky’s the Limit” in the good category are pretty decent, there are just as much ordinary attributes that bring them down to earth with a slight thud. Horizon seem comfortable playing within their niche of metal and not really trying to expand upon a basic power metal sound that they have started. If Horizon are content and happy to bring out semi-decent, but definitely not mind-blowing albums like “The Sky’s the Limit” then I see good luck and congratulations to them. But the fact of the matter is that I believe that no-one is truly satisfied with their musical output at the end of the day, and I guess that is why we often see more than one album from a band.

From what I can gather “The Sky’s the Limit” is a concept album based upon human choice, being ‘Caught in the Middle’ and striving to live out your dreams. That in itself is pretty cool, as I do enjoy a good concept and story to my albums.

Bottom Line: While being a pretty average record and there are better albums out there, Horizon’s debut contains some pretty interesting musical thoughts; the track ‘Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is’ is one such example of the potential these guys have. Average-ish.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 6
Atmosphere: 5
Production: 7
Originality: 4.5
Overall: 5

Rating: 5.5 out of 10

Review by Jack on April 10, 2002.

Horizon’s debut album “The Sky’s the Limit” is a perfect example of a completely and utterly average power metal album. Sure, there is nothing specifically wrong with “The Sky’s the Limit”, Horizon was formed in 1998, so these boys have got a decent amount of playing experience with each other (don’t take that the wrong way). All chords are played expertly, it is a semi-diverse power metal record, with examples of heavy metal and progressive sections.

While the elements that make “The Sky’s the Limit” in the good category are pretty decent, there are just as much ordinary attributes that bring them down to earth with a slight thud. Horizon seem comfortable playing within their niche of metal and not really trying to expand upon a basic power metal sound that they have started. If Horizon are content and happy to bring out semi-decent, but definitely not mind-blowing albums like “The Sky’s the Limit” then I see good luck and congratulations to them. But the fact of the matter is that I believe that no-one is truly satisfied with their musical output at the end of the day, and I guess that is why we often see more than one album from a band.

From what I can gather “The Sky’s the Limit” is a concept album based upon human choice, being ‘Caught in the Middle’ and striving to live out your dreams. That in itself is pretty cool, as I do enjoy a good concept and story to my albums.

Bottom Line: While being a pretty average record and there are better albums out there, Horizon’s debut contains some pretty interesting musical thoughts; the track ‘Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is’ is one such example of the potential these guys have. Average-ish.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 6
Atmosphere: 5
Production: 7
Originality: 4.5
Overall: 5

Rating: 5.5 out of 10

Review by Jack on April 10, 2002.

Horizon’s debut album “The Sky’s the Limit” is a perfect example of a completely and utterly average power metal album. Sure, there is nothing specifically wrong with “The Sky’s the Limit”, Horizon was formed in 1998, so these boys have got a decent amount of playing experience with each other (don’t take that the wrong way). All chords are played expertly, it is a semi-diverse power metal record, with examples of heavy metal and progressive sections.

While the elements that make “The Sky’s the Limit” in the good category are pretty decent, there are just as much ordinary attributes that bring them down to earth with a slight thud. Horizon seem comfortable playing within their niche of metal and not really trying to expand upon a basic power metal sound that they have started. If Horizon are content and happy to bring out semi-decent, but definitely not mind-blowing albums like “The Sky’s the Limit” then I see good luck and congratulations to them. But the fact of the matter is that I believe that no-one is truly satisfied with their musical output at the end of the day, and I guess that is why we often see more than one album from a band.

From what I can gather “The Sky’s the Limit” is a concept album based upon human choice, being ‘Caught in the Middle’ and striving to live out your dreams. That in itself is pretty cool, as I do enjoy a good concept and story to my albums.

Bottom Line: While being a pretty average record and there are better albums out there, Horizon’s debut contains some pretty interesting musical thoughts; the track ‘Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is’ is one such example of the potential these guys have. Average-ish.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 6
Atmosphere: 5
Production: 7
Originality: 4.5
Overall: 5

Rating: 5.5 out of 10

Review by JD on June 24, 2018.

One and two man projects are getting more and more common as the long arm of the internet has us in a stranglehold.  They can be amazing or laughable- it depends on a varying multitude of factors, not to mention simple talent.  It seems that in this day and age of DIY, everyone seems to think they can do it.  Some do it so well though… enter atmospheric black metal duo Mavradoxa.

Duo Lux and Nival blasted on to the scene with the amazing album Sojourners and they surprised many with their music.  Moody, heavy and well thought out, this was a project with more power than some established acts.  One year later, they grace us with their sophomore outing called Lethean Lament.

With one track going past the 17 minute mark, they know how to bring the atmospheric to its fullness. When listening to it, it comes across as sophisticated as it is so coldly heavy. This album draws you into its dark clutches and with talented fingers it keeps you there. Best track for me is the mind boggling track called 'From Fog'. The other songs on the disk are just a darkly enjoyable and weave its evocative spell, but 'From Fog' makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.

This is more than just good, its one of the more enjoyable BM bands I have come across in a while and I hope Mavradoxa continue to release music and sharpen its demonic blade to cut even deeper into the fabric of metal and to take their place with abominable glee, as the dark lord claps his hands.

Rating: 8.7 out of 10

Review by JD on June 24, 2018.

One and two man projects are getting more and more common as the long arm of the internet has us in a stranglehold.  They can be amazing or laughable- it depends on a varying multitude of factors, not to mention simple talent.  It seems that in this day and age of DIY, everyone seems to think they can do it.  Some do it so well though… enter atmospheric black metal duo Mavradoxa.

Duo Lux and Nival blasted on to the scene with the amazing album Sojourners and they surprised many with their music.  Moody, heavy and well thought out, this was a project with more power than some established acts.  One year later, they grace us with their sophomore outing called Lethean Lament.

With one track going past the 17 minute mark, they know how to bring the atmospheric to its fullness. When listening to it, it comes across as sophisticated as it is so coldly heavy. This album draws you into its dark clutches and with talented fingers it keeps you there. Best track for me is the mind boggling track called 'From Fog'. The other songs on the disk are just a darkly enjoyable and weave its evocative spell, but 'From Fog' makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.

This is more than just good, its one of the more enjoyable BM bands I have come across in a while and I hope Mavradoxa continue to release music and sharpen its demonic blade to cut even deeper into the fabric of metal and to take their place with abominable glee, as the dark lord claps his hands.

Rating: 8.7 out of 10

Review by JD on June 24, 2018.

One and two man projects are getting more and more common as the long arm of the internet has us in a stranglehold.  They can be amazing or laughable- it depends on a varying multitude of factors, not to mention simple talent.  It seems that in this day and age of DIY, everyone seems to think they can do it.  Some do it so well though… enter atmospheric black metal duo Mavradoxa.

Duo Lux and Nival blasted on to the scene with the amazing album Sojourners and they surprised many with their music.  Moody, heavy and well thought out, this was a project with more power than some established acts.  One year later, they grace us with their sophomore outing called Lethean Lament.

With one track going past the 17 minute mark, they know how to bring the atmospheric to its fullness. When listening to it, it comes across as sophisticated as it is so coldly heavy. This album draws you into its dark clutches and with talented fingers it keeps you there. Best track for me is the mind boggling track called 'From Fog'. The other songs on the disk are just a darkly enjoyable and weave its evocative spell, but 'From Fog' makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.

This is more than just good, its one of the more enjoyable BM bands I have come across in a while and I hope Mavradoxa continue to release music and sharpen its demonic blade to cut even deeper into the fabric of metal and to take their place with abominable glee, as the dark lord claps his hands.

Rating: 8.7 out of 10