![](images/spacer_FFFFFF.jpg) Vanden Plas
![](images/spacer_FFFFFF.jpg) Far Off Grace
![](images/spacer_FFFFFF.jpg) Review by Gary Hill
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Although this band is heavily influenced by Dream Theater, they are definitely not a clone, as they do have their own sound. The similarities are strong enough, however, to make Vanden Plas an obvious choice for fans of DT. The album is a powerful prog piece that leans strongly toward the metal influences while not being overpowered by them. Vanden Plas is Torsten Reichert, Andreas Lill, Andy Kuntz, Stephan Lill and Gunter Werno.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: The Early Years Volume 2 at garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-The-Early-Years.
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