Vanishing Point Tangled In Dream 2 CD (Jewel Case, 2017, AFM Records)

Vanishing Point – Tangled In Dream is the expanded 2-CD Special Edition of the Australian band's acclaimed second studio album, originally released in 2000. Reissued by AFM Records on 27 January 2017, this edition brings together the complete original album and ten rare bonus tracks, making it an important release for collectors and fans of Australian melodic progressive metal.

Originally released at a time when Vanishing Point were establishing their reputation beyond Australia, Tangled In Dream showcases the band's distinctive blend of melodic progressive metal, soaring vocals, intricate guitar work, atmospheric keyboards and strong melodic songwriting. Led by Silvio Massaro's expressive vocals, the album balances progressive arrangements with accessible, memorable choruses and the melodic sensibility of classic AOR and power metal.

The original album features eleven tracks, including "Surreal", "Samsara", "Closer Apart", "Bring On The Rain", "Never Walk Away", "The Real You" and the title track. The extended compositions and layered arrangements demonstrate the band's ability to combine technical musicianship with emotionally engaging melodies and carefully developed song structures.

The second CD significantly expands the original release with ten additional tracks. Highlights include "Samsara II", a newly recorded 2016 version of "Samsara" featuring an updated arrangement and more symphonic approach, alongside covers of Journey's "Separate Ways" and Pink Floyd's "On The Turning Away". The disc also includes two tracks previously issued as Japanese bonus material, "The Endless Road" and "Veil Of Deceit", plus five live and unplugged recordings captured during a 2003 PBS FM radio session.

This 2017 AFM Records Special Edition restores an important early Vanishing Point album while adding rare recordings, alternative versions, cover songs and previously limited bonus material. A substantial two-disc release for fans of melodic progressive metal, Australian metal history and bands such as Evergrey, Voyager, Borealis, Teramaze, Pyramaze, Kamelot, Eyefear, Royal Hunt and Labyrinth.

Recommended if you like Evergrey, Voyager, Borealis, Teramaze, Pyramaze, Kamelot, Eyefear, Royal Hunt and Labyrinth.

Product Details:

Artist: Vanishing Point
Title: Tangled In Dream
Label: AFM
Release Year: 2000/2017
Duration: Double Album
Format: 2 CD
Case Type: Double Jewel Case
Catalogue Number: VPTID2CD
UPC: 884860173728
Condition: New, Not Sealed

Tracklist:
CD I:
01. Surreal
02. Samsara
03. Closer Apart
04. Bring On The Rain
05. Never Walk Away
06. The Real You
07. Two Minds And One Soul
08. I Will Awake
09. Dancing With The Devil
10. Father (7 Years)
11. Tangled In Dream

CD II:
01. Samsara II
(newly recorded 2016 version)
02. Separate Ways
(Journey cover; first time ever on CD)
03. On The Turning Away
(Pink Floyd cover)
04. The Endless Road
(Japan bonus “Distant Is The Sun”)
05. Veil Of Deceit
(Japan bonus “The Fourth Season”)
Live and Unplugged on PBS FM (2003):
06. The Real You
07. Dancing With The Devil
08. Inner Peace
09. Hollow
10. Vanishing Point