Dreamgale

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This has to be one of the more unique-sounding bands I've heard in quite awhile: Dreamgale.

The best analogy I can come up with is probably: Evanescence and Savage Garden mixed together.  The male lead vocalist is absolutely Outstanding and the songs are pleasant to listen to: Fun, upbeat and interesting without being overly harsh.

Their songs tend to be about fantasy/world events in general.

I just wish they had more songs...

This one is probably closest to "a male version of Evanscence" for actual sound, but the vocalist is still rather pop-ish, yet refined and mature.
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