– 11/09/2011 : A new elogious review of Chapter One by Nouvelle Vague (France) : grade of A+ !
– 10/29/2011 : Chapter One received a grade of A+ from Aux Portes Du Metal (France) !
– 10/12/2011 : Chapter One reviewed by DragonJazz ProgRock (Belgium) : « This album is altogether striking. The book, with its flaming purple, is superb. The first title, ‘Red Moon’ , will knock many a listener dead for sure ; the music is powerful, melodic rock, combining prog mainstream,baroque and metal whose medium tempo conveys a strong feeling of menace. But wait a second or two for the guitar to get to work before raising those eyebrows. Morel is very resourceful in this particular genre and his pyrotechnics raise the dust to tornado level. Without a keyboard in the background, the sound is wrenching while sticking to what is essential : a well-devised melody. ‘When Fear meets Desire’ integrates further qualities : increasingly complex harmonies with ethereal choirs and a cello which provides added splendour (…) The remainder of the album which is partly vocal and partly instrumental holds our interest right up to the final piece entitled, ‘Destructuration’ , which synthetises different styles previously tackled by Mystery Mind. these eleven compositions, ranging from baroque to metal, with a wealth of virtuoso solos providing a veritable fireworks display, are appealing enough to make any listener want to see a live performance. »
– 09/08/2011 : Chapter One received a grade of A+ from Magic Fire Music Webzine ! Review : Mystery Mind has given birth to a sublime album which is powerful , sweet , melodic and sensitive at the same time. Listen just once to the first track, ‘Red Moon’, and you will be instantly bewitched. The musical trip continues in the same vein ; power tinged with gentleness , and vice-versa , with such titles as ‘When Fear meets Desire’ , ‘Desire in Disguise’ , bewitchingly accompanied by a cello and packing a heavy , powerful sound . ‘Somewhere’ and ‘The man on the sea’ are fascinating and sublime instrumentals , the second somewhat reminiscent of Steve Vai.
The album closes magnificently with one final instrumental , ‘Destructuration’ whose technical virtuosity and entrancing , enthralling melodies make you want to listen to the album over and over again .
