Prism - Armageddon

Armageddon is by far Prism's best album, with the band sounding faultless through all of the eight tracks. The songwriting is sharp and thoughtful, there's an even amount of guitar and keyboard interplay, and, on the whole, the album sports a sturdy, mature feel. More importantly, Bruce Fairbairn manages to elevate the band slightly above the arena rock norm, even if it is for a short while. The album's title track is the band's best song, employing the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on their ode to Elvis Presley. Read More...