PROPHET – Cycle Of The Moon [remastered +1]

One of the must have albums of the ’80s, PROPHET‘s “Cycle Of The Moon“, was remastered and repackaged by Z-Records including a bonus track, and it’s a mandatory addition to any Melodic Rock / AOR collection.

Originally released in 1988, for this new effort Russell Arcara (former Surgin singer) replaced Dean Fasano, and the drummer slot was taken by Mike Sterlacci, after Ted Poley’s departure to become Danger Danger’s vocalist.

Riding the wave of the moment, on “Cycle Of The Moon” Prophet moved to the rockin’ AOR territory, filled with glorious swirling keyboards and memorable choruses. Still, some light prog-AOR ala 80’s Kansas can be found, all wrapped with a lush polished sound.

“Cycle Of The Moon” is a cleverly balanced album, from the harder tracks such as “Frontline” or “Hands Of Time” to the pure AOR of the highest class on the awesome “Can’t Hide Love” and “Red Line Rider”.

The terrific ballad “Sound Of A Breaking” should’ve been a hit, while the acoustic / keyboard laced semi-prog “Tomorrow Never Comes” (sung by bass player Scott Metaxas) is one of the finest songs of that year.

“Cycle Of The Moon” is one of the best US AOR / Melodic Hard albums from the second half of the ’80s, reflecting a stunningly complete combination of musicianship, sonic power and commercial appeal. Great songs + great production is a winning formula, and both are present in large quantities here.
This reissue, with a brilliant remastering and a previously unreleased track as bonus, is a must have in any serious rockin’ AOR collection.
Essential

01 – Cycle Of The Moon
02 – Can’t Hide Love
03 – On The Run
04 – Sound Of A Breaking Heart
05 – Asylum
06 – Tomorrow Never Comes
07 – Frontline
08 – Hands Of Time
09 – Hyperspace
10 – Red Line Rider
11 – Hard Lovin’ Man (Bonus Track)

Russell Arcara: vocals
Ken Dubman: guitars
Scott Metaxas: bass, backing vocals, acoustic guitar
Joe Zujkowski: keyboards
Michael Sterlacci: drums, backing vocals

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