*. Changes .*

Album: Lament (2010)

Genre: Prog Folk (Contemporary Folk/Acoustic)  /  USA

With Lament, Changes turn their gaze inward to their own personal apocalypses, stemming from their long marriages ending in dismal dissolution. They tell of dark, oppressive inner-worlds that sought to drive them beyond the brink of despair. Only by immersing themselves in their art to create songs expressing these sorrows would they be able to maintain their sanity. Lament reaches out to all who've had their lives disrupted by modern societal partners going through mid-life crises, becoming antagonistic strangers to their families overnight. "The Invisible Man" is based on H.G. Wells' novel with a personal twist. "Emily" brings poetess Emily Dickinson to life. "Mountains of Sorrow (Remix)" is an instrumental enhanced by deft arrangement, musicians & singers of Der Blutharsch with a voice-over by R.N. Taylor of his heart-rending lyric poetry. Includes new versions of three earlier works; "The Saddest Thing", "Sweet Eve" and "Memorabilia". Photographers: Nicholas Tesluk; Albin Julius; Robert N. Taylor; Cranio Bart. Personnel: Nicholas Tesluk (vocals, 12-string guitar, flute, recorder, keyboards); Robert N. Taylor (vocals); Axel Frank (acoustic guitar, electric guitar). Recording information: Third Street Studio, Marietta, Ohio. (www.cduniverse.com)

RATING:  7.5 / 10

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