Galneryus' latest album, 'A Cry from the Sky Above', is a mixed bag. While it showcases the band's signature virtuosity and epic song structures, it also suffers from bloated songwriting and a lack of energy. The album's longest track, 'Without You', is a self-pastiche of the band's magnum opus, 'Angel of Salvation', but it fails to reach the same heights. The strongest track, 'To the Last Breath', is a triumphant melody with Rhapsody-esque orchestration, but the rest of the album is marred by cheesy keyboards and lethargic pacing. Despite the band's relatively weaker recent output, the album is still a disappointment for a band known for their quality and consistency. The final verdict is a 6/10, with some great tracks and a moving ballad, but overall, it's a step down from their previous work.
