Wrapping this up. More albums that could possibly enter my top 50 in the near future;
Masterplan - Aeronautics (2005)Incredible sophomore album from Jorn, Roland and co. Amazing, melodic power metal all the way through, great atmosphere and just simply a stunning album filled with terrific songs.
W.E.T. - W.E.T. (2009)Stunning melodic rock from Jeff Scott Soto, Erik Martensson and Robert Sall. Every song is a winner and a classic vibe with terrific songwriting. Look forward to the follow up next year.
Star One - Victims of the Modern Age (2010)This one was a grower. I actually came back to this a few months ago and its really opened up to be an absolute masterpiece. Great vocals obviously, and a heavier side of Arjen that we all would love to see more often. Great prog metal.
Toby Hitchcock - Mercury's Down (2011)Pride of Lions singers first album created fully by Erik Martensson. Every song here is perfect and this is simply one of the greatest melodic rock albums I've ever heard. Great production, solos, vocals, hooks, it has everything.
Blessed By A Broken Heart - Feel the Power (2012)Great mix of styles here. 80's glam, some growls, power metal, melodic rock, this was the biggest surprise of the year, and definitely will make top 3 of the year for me. Again, the catchiness of this record is incredible and the hooks are some of the best I've ever heard. Great mix of styles, unique sound, monster album.
Solution .45 - For Aeons Past (2010)Top 5 melo death record of all time right here. Former Scar Symmetry vocalist stunned everyone with this debut from his new outfit. Amazing mix of vocal styles, killer production, great guitars and incredible hooks. Killer
And the newest album that could possibly make my top 50 in the near future;
Eclipse - Bleed and Scream (2012)Probably jumping the gun here, but wanted to mention this album. I've only had this for about 5 days, but this is one of the greatest rock records I've ever heard. Every song has an amazing sing along chorus and the production and musicianship here in incredible. Erik Martensson has not run out of ideas after a busy couple of years and simply comes out with one of the greatest albums the melodic rock world has ever seen.
Thanks again for all you guys following this list of mine, and look forward to tackling another one down the track.