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Publication: Michael's Record Collection
Reviewer: Michael Citro
"Bobick goes for more power than theatricality with his vocals on From the Shadows — and to great effect — but he’s still quintessentially himself. He’s never sounded better. Fontana continues to develop his craft as a top-notch guitarist, with several jaw-dropping moments. He’s a criminally unknown talent who doesn’t need to take a back seat to anyone when it comes to playing. And Hielm and Van Poederooyen, the hired guns in the rhythm section, add gravitas, explosiveness, and (at times) ferocity to the proceedings.

From the Shadows is a different side of Shadow Circus. It’s raw, honest, and at times brutal, but at the same time it’s also beautiful and personal and cathartic. It may be the band’s best release to date."

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Publication: Power Play Rock & Metal Magazine
Reviewer: Mike Anscoe
"Rejuvenated after a decade long hiatus. the prog metal band returns with a macabre twist. Founder/guitarist songwriter John Fontana and singer/lyricist David Bobick team up with former Devin Townsend Project man Ryan Van Poederooyen and Pan Of Salvatior/Meshuggah's Gustaf Hielm to bestow shovelfuls of horror and sci-fi inspired goodies. 'From The Shadows' takes a turn that sees the Shadow Circus sound evolve towards less metal and more into the hard rock vein. and the result is a theatrical and dramatic power. The evidence is there from the opening paring of 'Vampires' and 'A New Death', the latter confirming the first of several hooks, while 'Into The Fire' has a touch of Ghost melody crossed with a Sabbath stomp. The mid-album high point presents 'Moonshine Haze' in an epic arrangement: the crisp acoustic intro heralding a piece that makes an early claim for man of the match and certainly the guitar solo of the album. It's followed,, not an easy call, by the title track that conjures up and confirms vague memories of the short-lived Blackmore/Dio partnership in Rainbow. Threatening atmospherics and a testing Tool-esque pounding time signature carry 'Pay The Piper' and lead to the notion of ending the album on a relatively low key (some would say) whimper (which might do it a disservice). coning into play as a towering lead break cements the climax of 'Second Star From The Right' that crowns a stirring return."

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Publication: Dutch Progressive Rock Pages (DPRP)
Reviewer: Calum Gibson
"...for some catchy, goth/horror themed hard rock and metal it is a solid release with some gems throughout."

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Publication: Rock Area
Reviewer: Mariusz Fabin
"...there is a circus that can not only re-create itself, but can also create an excellent musical adventure full of excitement. I would be happy to go to such a circus again...I recommend."

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