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Danilo
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sexta-feira, 16 de maio de 2014
*. Locust .* (Reissue)
Album: The Shadow
(1981)(Reissue 2004)
Genre: Soft Prog Rock (Psych-Pop/Rock) / Korea
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. I told you
02. Baby
03. I hate the moon
04. The wind
05. The shadow
06. At night
07. Like today, a strange day
08. Footprints of love
RATING: 7 / 10
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Genre: Soft Prog Rock (Psych-Pop/Rock) / Korea
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. I told you
02. Baby
03. I hate the moon
04. The wind
05. The shadow
06. At night
07. Like today, a strange day
08. Footprints of love
RATING: 7 / 10
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*. Artsruni .* (Re-Post)
BIO: Vahan Artsruni first came to attention in 1984 in the band the “Apostles” of a legendary Armenian minstrel and rock musician Arthour Meschian, featuring on guitar. Work with Meschian took shape for his taste and style, which he developed in the direction of various forms of art rock. Before switching to rock, he graduated the Yerevan State Medical Institute and got the Master's Degree. However, the heir of Armenian kings, composers, state university founders, and medical professors, Vahan preferred to continue his being in music and entered Yerevan State Conservatory majoring in vocal with Gohar Gasparian. Subsequently, he was soloing with "Narek" Male Choir from 1989 to 1994 and in 1993-1994 at the State Academic Cappella of Armenia and "Haysmavourk" Medieval Choir. In 1995-1996 as Artistic Director he organized four student music festivals. At that he was performing music in more sympho-rock oriented style. Upon return from Army in 1997, having collected huge material, he made concerts with Armenian National Symphonyc Orchestra representing his instrumental cycle "Ethnophonica", a suite, at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. In 1999 he presented a chamber cycle "Komitas. Ten Revelations" based on poetry of great Armenian composer and ethnomusicologist Vardapet Komitas, music by Vahan Artsruni.That was first introduced in France in 2000 in the concert tour of Anna Mayilyan, a prominent Armenian soprano. Last two years were very prolific for Vahan. He made numerous concerts participating in various projects. Artsruni Orchestra plays his chamber music. Together with narrator Marina Artsruni and duduk player Gevork Dabaghyan they present the poetry of Paruyr Sevak. ARTSRUNI band, his pet progressive music project, made 18 sold out concerts in 2000-2001. What they play is just another lost universe of music. Ancient Armenian melodies that remember 1700 years of strong faith and fight, fresh touch of flute, elegant guitars, solid bass and drums create music that advances in the development of modern progressive rock and greatly impress those around with class, passion and intellect. (http://www.naregatsi.org)
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. I Am (4:16)
02. Wish (3:25)
03. Path (4:24)
04. Illusion (3:47)
05. Lovebreeze (3:47)
06. Cypresses and Cedars (4:04)
07. Autumn Night (3:08)
08. The Pavement And The Path (2:54)
09. Sweet Spring (4:54)
10. As a Fortune (4:16)
Line-up / Musicians
Vahan Artsruni - Vocal, Guitar
Anna Mailian - Vocal
Naira Abrahamyan - Vocal
Arman Manoukyan - Flute
Meruzhan Ter-Minasyan - French horn
Gevorg Dabaghyan - Duduk
Samvel Abrahamyan - Oboe
David Haroutyyunyan - Bass guitar
Levon Hakhverdyan - Percussions
Marina Kotelevskaya - Violin
Gayane Grigoryan - Violin
Elen Haroutyunyan - Violin
Nara Shahbazyan - Cello
RATING: 7.75 / 10
01. I Am (4:16)
02. Wish (3:25)
03. Path (4:24)
04. Illusion (3:47)
05. Lovebreeze (3:47)
06. Cypresses and Cedars (4:04)
07. Autumn Night (3:08)
08. The Pavement And The Path (2:54)
09. Sweet Spring (4:54)
10. As a Fortune (4:16)
Line-up / Musicians
Vahan Artsruni - Vocal, Guitar
Anna Mailian - Vocal
Naira Abrahamyan - Vocal
Arman Manoukyan - Flute
Meruzhan Ter-Minasyan - French horn
Gevorg Dabaghyan - Duduk
Samvel Abrahamyan - Oboe
David Haroutyyunyan - Bass guitar
Levon Hakhverdyan - Percussions
Marina Kotelevskaya - Violin
Gayane Grigoryan - Violin
Elen Haroutyunyan - Violin
Nara Shahbazyan - Cello
RATING: 7.75 / 10
quinta-feira, 15 de maio de 2014
*. Den Fule .*
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Tuss Ola
02. Nordafjells
03. Pål Karls Vals
04. Raddaschottis
05. Lugumleik
06. Dickpolskan
07. Långdans
08. Vallåt
09. Tre Strömmingar
10. Slängpolska
11. Köpmanpolskan
12. Modus Mats
13. Psalm
14. Nordic Wolf
Line-up / Musicians
Ellika Frisell / violin
Jonas Simonson / flutes, bass, saxophone
Sten Källman / saxophones, percussion
Henrik Cederblom / guitars, percussion
Stefan Bergman / bass
Christian Jormin / drums and percussion
Guests:
Henrik Wallgren / vocals on track 2
Ingrid Brännströmm / vocals on track 8
RATING: 7.5 / 10
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01. Tuss Ola
02. Nordafjells
03. Pål Karls Vals
04. Raddaschottis
05. Lugumleik
06. Dickpolskan
07. Långdans
08. Vallåt
09. Tre Strömmingar
10. Slängpolska
11. Köpmanpolskan
12. Modus Mats
13. Psalm
14. Nordic Wolf
Line-up / Musicians
Ellika Frisell / violin
Jonas Simonson / flutes, bass, saxophone
Sten Källman / saxophones, percussion
Henrik Cederblom / guitars, percussion
Stefan Bergman / bass
Christian Jormin / drums and percussion
Guests:
Henrik Wallgren / vocals on track 2
Ingrid Brännströmm / vocals on track 8
RATING: 7.5 / 10
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*. Sango .*
Album: Sango 2 (1983)
Genre: Prog Rock (Vocal Jazz/Pop/Rock/Soul) / Germany
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Jealousy
02. On The Way To Spain
03. Tropical Down
04. Snails
05. Bon Voyage
06. Death In The Wood
07. Cafe Musique
08. Me, Mrs. G And Others
09. St. Jean Ottilie
10. Down And Out
Line-up / Musicians
Susanne Vogt / Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Rainer Worm / Bass, Vocals
Harald Wehnhardt / Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Rolf Dressler / Keyboards, Producer
Werner Fromm / Drums
Manfred Grietens / Percussions
RATING: 6.75 / 10
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Genre: Prog Rock (Vocal Jazz/Pop/Rock/Soul) / Germany
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Jealousy
02. On The Way To Spain
03. Tropical Down
04. Snails
05. Bon Voyage
06. Death In The Wood
07. Cafe Musique
08. Me, Mrs. G And Others
09. St. Jean Ottilie
10. Down And Out
Line-up / Musicians
Susanne Vogt / Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Rainer Worm / Bass, Vocals
Harald Wehnhardt / Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Rolf Dressler / Keyboards, Producer
Werner Fromm / Drums
Manfred Grietens / Percussions
RATING: 6.75 / 10
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*. Agorà .*
Album: Ichinen (2014)
Genre: Prog Rock (Jazz Rock/Fusion/Folk/Canterbury) / Italy
Senza paura di essere smentiti possiamo ufficialmente dichiarare aperta una nuova stagione del progressive rock italiano. Una stagione eclettica, viva e particolarmente convincente che continua a proporre sempre nuovi progetti e a far rifiorire alcuni marchi storici della scena progressiva degli anni settanta. A questa seconda categoria possiamo ascrivere anche i marchigiani Agorà, storica formazione dell’epoca d’oro del progressive italiano nota alle cronache musicali soprattutto per l’ottimo album d’esordio, “Live in Montreux”, pubblicato dalla Atlantic nel lontano 1975. Legati da sempre alle calde atmosfere mediterranee e ad una struttura musicale jazz-rock, gli Agorà si riformano nel 2000 grazie a quattro membri storici: Renato Gasparini (chitarre, voce), Ovidio Urbani (sax soprano), Mauro Mencaroni (batteria) e Lucio Cesari (basso acustico). L’idea iniziale è quella di far rivivere il progetto in chiave prevalentemente acustica, operazione che necessita quindi degli innesti di: Maurizio Mercuri (chitarre), Giovanni Ceccarelli (piano), Alessandra Pacheco (voce) e Karl Potter (percussioni). Con l’arrivo del 2012 la band arruola anche: Gabriele Possenti (chitarre), Gianni Pieri (violoncello) e Massimo Manzi (batteria). Le diverse fasi di registrazione di Ichinen (iniziate nel giugno del 2003 e terminate nel maggio del 2013) hanno coinvolto un po’ tutti i musicisti che in questi ultimi anni hanno gravitato nell’orbita nel progetto Agorà, favorendone di fatto l’allargamento dello spettro sonoro a temi etnici e soluzioni meditative. L’opera, infatti, si ispira ai principi buddisti di Nichiren Daishoni, dai quali coglie la fiducia nella “rivoluzione umana” individuale, per creare valore nel rispetto della sacralità della vita e dell’ambiente. Il lavoro è una sorta di rilettura acustica di brani storici e di registrazioni del 1978 rimaste inedite con l’aggiunta di nuove composizioni. L’album inizia con la rilettura di Serra San Quirico, brano già presente sul disco d’esordio. Il pezzo è dedicato alla località della provincia di Ancona nel cui centro storico si trova la chiesa sconsacrata che negli anni settanta fu punto di ritrovo per molti giovani musicisti marchigiani. Le chitarre acustiche di Gasparini e Possenti avviano arpeggi delicati sui quali si inseriscono dapprima il violoncello di Pieri e in seguito il rotondo basso acustico di Cesari. L’assenza della batteria differenzia questa nuova rilettura dalla versione originale, affidandosi alle sonorità morbide, calde e acustiche di basso e chitarre, vivacizzate dalle squillanti incursioni del sax di Urbani. Sulla stessa linea si muove anche Ichinen, che però si arricchisce dei contributi vocali della Pacheco e di Gasparini, nonché dell’accattivante apporto ritmico delle percussioni di Potter e della batteria di Mencaroni. La natura melodica del brano rispolvera le tipiche atmosfere mediterranee degli Agorà, qui ulteriormente accentuate dell’“anima latina” di Potter e dai ricercati arpeggi della chitarra. A rivendicare le origini jazz-rock dello storico marchio ci pensano Ceccarelli al piano e Urbani all’immancabile sax. A seguire Sensei, che della terna iniziale è il brano più malinconico e accostabile (per certi versi) all’estetica del fado o, più in generale, alla musica popolare dei paesi mediterranei. A farla da padrone l’ottimo sax di Urbani e il piano di Ceccarelli, che emergono alleggerendo le malinconiche note di chitarra e basso. I vocalizzi della Pacheco suonano come uno strumento aggiunto che impreziosisce i passaggi più intensi. Con Work in progress va in scena un raffinato duetto chitarristico tra Gasparini e Possenti. La bellezza malinconica e nitida dei suoni acustici è solo in parte ravvivata da alcune variazioni ritmiche e da passaggi più agili e virtuosi che tuttavia non riescono a scrollarsi di dosso la dolenza tipica di certo flamenco. Star strings si lascia condurre dalle percussioni di Potter su temi etnici e cadenzati che rievocano gli Aktuala di “Tappeto Volante”, mentre il sax soprano di Urbani di addentra negli stessi territori jazz-rock dei primissimi Area. Anche qui le voci fungono da ulteriore decoro ad un affresco sonoro dai toni caldi e melodici. Istante per istante, come Work in progress, è un finissimo duetto tra le chitarre di Gasparini e Mercuri. Qui però è la vivacità a regnare sovrana. Ricchi e veloci passaggi si rincorrono e si intrecciano in soluzioni che dal jazz passano al folk (e viceversa) con estrema naturalezza. Tabla, chitarra e voci fanno di Tre Maggio l’episodio più etnico di Ichinen, conteso tra le tipiche strutture raga indiane e l’inclinazione jazz del piano di Ceccarelli; inclinazione che si fa ancor più evidente in Oceano, brano che demarca la sottile linea di confine tra gli Agorà e i Perigeo. Possenti è l’autore e l’esecutore di Wood of guitar, piccola gemma classica che presenta la stessa cura e grazia di “Mood for a day” di Howe. Segue Progressive suite, esplicita sin dal titolo e senza dubbio la più legata alla fusion anni ’70 di cui proprio gli Agorà sono stati tra i maggiori esponenti della scena italiana. Il Fender Rhodes, i vocalizzi e la ritmica in Costa dell’est dirottano inizialmente verso insoliti (per la band) territori zeuhl, salvo poi virare a favore di un più canonico jazz-rock che presenta numerose affinità con il sound storico degli Arti & Mestieri e con la scena di Canterbury. Davvero interessante! Chiude l’album un medley di brani tratti dal secondo album della band, “Agorà 2”, che include Piramide di domani / Cavalcata solare (theme). Anche in questo caso è la morbidezza del suono a colpire fin dal primo ascolto. Il sax di Urbani e il violoncello di Pieri si rincorrono, mentre le chitarre di Gasparini e Possenti creano la struttura portante con la complicità del basso di Cesari. Un splendido congedo acustico che riesce a fare a meno di batteria e piano. Anche se le composizioni abbracciano un arco temporale ampio, Ichinen ha il pregio di risultare un lavoro omogeneo, maturo ed elegante, confezionato da musicisti davvero in splendida forma. Recensione di "HamelinProg" (www.hamelinprog.com)
RATING: ????????????????
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Genre: Prog Rock (Jazz Rock/Fusion/Folk/Canterbury) / Italy
Senza paura di essere smentiti possiamo ufficialmente dichiarare aperta una nuova stagione del progressive rock italiano. Una stagione eclettica, viva e particolarmente convincente che continua a proporre sempre nuovi progetti e a far rifiorire alcuni marchi storici della scena progressiva degli anni settanta. A questa seconda categoria possiamo ascrivere anche i marchigiani Agorà, storica formazione dell’epoca d’oro del progressive italiano nota alle cronache musicali soprattutto per l’ottimo album d’esordio, “Live in Montreux”, pubblicato dalla Atlantic nel lontano 1975. Legati da sempre alle calde atmosfere mediterranee e ad una struttura musicale jazz-rock, gli Agorà si riformano nel 2000 grazie a quattro membri storici: Renato Gasparini (chitarre, voce), Ovidio Urbani (sax soprano), Mauro Mencaroni (batteria) e Lucio Cesari (basso acustico). L’idea iniziale è quella di far rivivere il progetto in chiave prevalentemente acustica, operazione che necessita quindi degli innesti di: Maurizio Mercuri (chitarre), Giovanni Ceccarelli (piano), Alessandra Pacheco (voce) e Karl Potter (percussioni). Con l’arrivo del 2012 la band arruola anche: Gabriele Possenti (chitarre), Gianni Pieri (violoncello) e Massimo Manzi (batteria). Le diverse fasi di registrazione di Ichinen (iniziate nel giugno del 2003 e terminate nel maggio del 2013) hanno coinvolto un po’ tutti i musicisti che in questi ultimi anni hanno gravitato nell’orbita nel progetto Agorà, favorendone di fatto l’allargamento dello spettro sonoro a temi etnici e soluzioni meditative. L’opera, infatti, si ispira ai principi buddisti di Nichiren Daishoni, dai quali coglie la fiducia nella “rivoluzione umana” individuale, per creare valore nel rispetto della sacralità della vita e dell’ambiente. Il lavoro è una sorta di rilettura acustica di brani storici e di registrazioni del 1978 rimaste inedite con l’aggiunta di nuove composizioni. L’album inizia con la rilettura di Serra San Quirico, brano già presente sul disco d’esordio. Il pezzo è dedicato alla località della provincia di Ancona nel cui centro storico si trova la chiesa sconsacrata che negli anni settanta fu punto di ritrovo per molti giovani musicisti marchigiani. Le chitarre acustiche di Gasparini e Possenti avviano arpeggi delicati sui quali si inseriscono dapprima il violoncello di Pieri e in seguito il rotondo basso acustico di Cesari. L’assenza della batteria differenzia questa nuova rilettura dalla versione originale, affidandosi alle sonorità morbide, calde e acustiche di basso e chitarre, vivacizzate dalle squillanti incursioni del sax di Urbani. Sulla stessa linea si muove anche Ichinen, che però si arricchisce dei contributi vocali della Pacheco e di Gasparini, nonché dell’accattivante apporto ritmico delle percussioni di Potter e della batteria di Mencaroni. La natura melodica del brano rispolvera le tipiche atmosfere mediterranee degli Agorà, qui ulteriormente accentuate dell’“anima latina” di Potter e dai ricercati arpeggi della chitarra. A rivendicare le origini jazz-rock dello storico marchio ci pensano Ceccarelli al piano e Urbani all’immancabile sax. A seguire Sensei, che della terna iniziale è il brano più malinconico e accostabile (per certi versi) all’estetica del fado o, più in generale, alla musica popolare dei paesi mediterranei. A farla da padrone l’ottimo sax di Urbani e il piano di Ceccarelli, che emergono alleggerendo le malinconiche note di chitarra e basso. I vocalizzi della Pacheco suonano come uno strumento aggiunto che impreziosisce i passaggi più intensi. Con Work in progress va in scena un raffinato duetto chitarristico tra Gasparini e Possenti. La bellezza malinconica e nitida dei suoni acustici è solo in parte ravvivata da alcune variazioni ritmiche e da passaggi più agili e virtuosi che tuttavia non riescono a scrollarsi di dosso la dolenza tipica di certo flamenco. Star strings si lascia condurre dalle percussioni di Potter su temi etnici e cadenzati che rievocano gli Aktuala di “Tappeto Volante”, mentre il sax soprano di Urbani di addentra negli stessi territori jazz-rock dei primissimi Area. Anche qui le voci fungono da ulteriore decoro ad un affresco sonoro dai toni caldi e melodici. Istante per istante, come Work in progress, è un finissimo duetto tra le chitarre di Gasparini e Mercuri. Qui però è la vivacità a regnare sovrana. Ricchi e veloci passaggi si rincorrono e si intrecciano in soluzioni che dal jazz passano al folk (e viceversa) con estrema naturalezza. Tabla, chitarra e voci fanno di Tre Maggio l’episodio più etnico di Ichinen, conteso tra le tipiche strutture raga indiane e l’inclinazione jazz del piano di Ceccarelli; inclinazione che si fa ancor più evidente in Oceano, brano che demarca la sottile linea di confine tra gli Agorà e i Perigeo. Possenti è l’autore e l’esecutore di Wood of guitar, piccola gemma classica che presenta la stessa cura e grazia di “Mood for a day” di Howe. Segue Progressive suite, esplicita sin dal titolo e senza dubbio la più legata alla fusion anni ’70 di cui proprio gli Agorà sono stati tra i maggiori esponenti della scena italiana. Il Fender Rhodes, i vocalizzi e la ritmica in Costa dell’est dirottano inizialmente verso insoliti (per la band) territori zeuhl, salvo poi virare a favore di un più canonico jazz-rock che presenta numerose affinità con il sound storico degli Arti & Mestieri e con la scena di Canterbury. Davvero interessante! Chiude l’album un medley di brani tratti dal secondo album della band, “Agorà 2”, che include Piramide di domani / Cavalcata solare (theme). Anche in questo caso è la morbidezza del suono a colpire fin dal primo ascolto. Il sax di Urbani e il violoncello di Pieri si rincorrono, mentre le chitarre di Gasparini e Possenti creano la struttura portante con la complicità del basso di Cesari. Un splendido congedo acustico che riesce a fare a meno di batteria e piano. Anche se le composizioni abbracciano un arco temporale ampio, Ichinen ha il pregio di risultare un lavoro omogeneo, maturo ed elegante, confezionato da musicisti davvero in splendida forma. Recensione di "HamelinProg" (www.hamelinprog.com)
RATING: ????????????????
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*. The Blue Angel Lounge .*
Album: A Sea of Trees (2014)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock (Neo Psych/Shoegaze/Dark) / Germany
Once Winter sets in and Nils Ottensmeyer’s distinct vocals join in, it’s no wonder Germany’s The Blue Angel Lounge took their name from a NYC club that gave Nico some of her first live performances. Add in a little whiff of Ian Curtis and it’s crystal clear The Blue Angel Lounge are going to offer up something dark, moody and not without a little drama. A Sea of Trees crosses a few lines, dipping into a wider range of influences, if not genres, than most psych leaning bands for a chic, noirish vibe that may not be everyone’s cup of absinthe, but is always intriguing, and at times compelling. Their post-punk and new wave inclinations will undoubtedly appeal to the Interpol crowd, though they add more to the mix making A Sea of Trees far more interesting, harder to nail down and ultimately more substantial. Ingredients outside of the vocals such as the harmonium, a cavernous production and a hazy psych wobble and cadence all gel into a unique sound, as disjointed as it all may seem up front. Repeated listenings solidify their sound as much as reveal how deeply romantic, and melancholic, A Sea of Trees is. The Blue Angel Lounge is thoroughly committed to their persona as well as experimenting with how they mix their influences without losing what makes it an oddly accessible album and a darkly poppy one underneath the smoke. In fact, it’s not hard to imagine them in that same lounge under a pall of nicotine haze, heartbreak and longing. Their fidelity to everything that goes into A Sea of Trees quickly overshadows, and overtakes, what could easily come off as overly serious poetic posturing. Escapist? Absolutely. Isn’t that what everyone’s looking for? The Blue Angel Lounge simply chooses to focus on a character that doesn’t get what they’re looking for. Repeatedly. Sounds like the real world … just done in an otherworldly way, and even with the heightened sense of drama and mood, pretty intimate. Just like that lounge probably was. Review by "mr. atavist" (http://mratavist.com)
RATING: ????????????????
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Genre: Psychedelic Rock (Neo Psych/Shoegaze/Dark) / Germany
Once Winter sets in and Nils Ottensmeyer’s distinct vocals join in, it’s no wonder Germany’s The Blue Angel Lounge took their name from a NYC club that gave Nico some of her first live performances. Add in a little whiff of Ian Curtis and it’s crystal clear The Blue Angel Lounge are going to offer up something dark, moody and not without a little drama. A Sea of Trees crosses a few lines, dipping into a wider range of influences, if not genres, than most psych leaning bands for a chic, noirish vibe that may not be everyone’s cup of absinthe, but is always intriguing, and at times compelling. Their post-punk and new wave inclinations will undoubtedly appeal to the Interpol crowd, though they add more to the mix making A Sea of Trees far more interesting, harder to nail down and ultimately more substantial. Ingredients outside of the vocals such as the harmonium, a cavernous production and a hazy psych wobble and cadence all gel into a unique sound, as disjointed as it all may seem up front. Repeated listenings solidify their sound as much as reveal how deeply romantic, and melancholic, A Sea of Trees is. The Blue Angel Lounge is thoroughly committed to their persona as well as experimenting with how they mix their influences without losing what makes it an oddly accessible album and a darkly poppy one underneath the smoke. In fact, it’s not hard to imagine them in that same lounge under a pall of nicotine haze, heartbreak and longing. Their fidelity to everything that goes into A Sea of Trees quickly overshadows, and overtakes, what could easily come off as overly serious poetic posturing. Escapist? Absolutely. Isn’t that what everyone’s looking for? The Blue Angel Lounge simply chooses to focus on a character that doesn’t get what they’re looking for. Repeatedly. Sounds like the real world … just done in an otherworldly way, and even with the heightened sense of drama and mood, pretty intimate. Just like that lounge probably was. Review by "mr. atavist" (http://mratavist.com)
RATING: ????????????????
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quarta-feira, 14 de maio de 2014
*. Camel .*
Album: In From The Cold (2014)(Audio Extracted from DVD)
Genre: Prog Rock (Symphonic/Classic Prog) / UK
After their triumphant autumn 2013 tour in support of the newly re-recorded: ‘Snow Goose’, CAMEL return on DVD with the complete show of the 28th October recorded at The Barbican in London. Their 2013 recording of the ‘Snow Goose’ was 2013’s (and the first part of 2014’s) best selling CD at CDS Towers, and this DVD is the perfect companion to it, with a complete performance of the re-vamped work and much more!
Songs / Tracks Listing - Set One: The Snow Goose
01. The Great Marsh
02. Rhayader
03. Rhayader Goes To Town
04. Sanctuary
05. Fritha
06. The Snow Goose
07. Friendship
08. Migration
09. Rhayader Alone
10. Flight Of The Snow Goose
11. Preparation
12. Dunkirk
13. Epitaph
14. Fritha Alone
15. La Princesse Perdue
16. The Great Marsh {Reprise}
Songs / Tracks Listing - Set Two:
01. Never Let Go
02. Song Within A Song
03. Echoes
04. The Hour Candle
05. Tell Me
06. Watching The Bobbins
07. Fox Hill
08. For Today
09. Lady Fantasy
Line-up / Musicians
Andrew Latimer / Guitars, flute, vocals, keyboard
Denis Clement / Drums, fretless bass, keyboard
Colin Bass / Bass, acoustic guitar, vocals
Guy LeBlanc / Leading keyboards, vocals
Jason Hart / Supporting keyboards, acoustic guitar, vocals
RATING: 9.25 / 10 (Obrigado ao Amigo Loyola !!!!! Que ripou o Audio do DVD)
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Genre: Prog Rock (Symphonic/Classic Prog) / UK
After their triumphant autumn 2013 tour in support of the newly re-recorded: ‘Snow Goose’, CAMEL return on DVD with the complete show of the 28th October recorded at The Barbican in London. Their 2013 recording of the ‘Snow Goose’ was 2013’s (and the first part of 2014’s) best selling CD at CDS Towers, and this DVD is the perfect companion to it, with a complete performance of the re-vamped work and much more!
Songs / Tracks Listing - Set One: The Snow Goose
01. The Great Marsh
02. Rhayader
03. Rhayader Goes To Town
04. Sanctuary
05. Fritha
06. The Snow Goose
07. Friendship
08. Migration
09. Rhayader Alone
10. Flight Of The Snow Goose
11. Preparation
12. Dunkirk
13. Epitaph
14. Fritha Alone
15. La Princesse Perdue
16. The Great Marsh {Reprise}
Songs / Tracks Listing - Set Two:
01. Never Let Go
02. Song Within A Song
03. Echoes
04. The Hour Candle
05. Tell Me
06. Watching The Bobbins
07. Fox Hill
08. For Today
09. Lady Fantasy
Line-up / Musicians
Andrew Latimer / Guitars, flute, vocals, keyboard
Denis Clement / Drums, fretless bass, keyboard
Colin Bass / Bass, acoustic guitar, vocals
Guy LeBlanc / Leading keyboards, vocals
Jason Hart / Supporting keyboards, acoustic guitar, vocals
RATING: 9.25 / 10 (Obrigado ao Amigo Loyola !!!!! Que ripou o Audio do DVD)
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*. Petri Pettersson .*
Album: Ehkä meille vielä jää aikaa (1979)
Genre: Prog Rock (Rock/Pop/Jazz) / Finland
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Ehkä meille vielä jää aikaa
02. Sait elämäsi näytelmään
03. Yö käski aamun tulla
04. Salaisuus
05. Kasvot kivessä
06. Marie A:n muistolle
07. Vieras
08. Annetaan lapsille maapallo
09. Tänä yönä voin kirjoittaa surullisimmat säkeeni
10. Suutele minulle siivet
Line-up / Musicians
Ilkka Pettersson / Written, Vocals
Pekka Tegelman / Guitar, Arranged, Written
Jarmo Savolainen / Piano, Organ
Raimo Salmiheimo / Bass
Juhani Aaltonen / Flute
Heikki Keskinen / Saxophone
Seppo Rauteva / Drums
Jorma Ylönen / Strings (Conducted)
Liisa Tavi / Backing Vocals
Pekka Aarnio / Backing Vocals, Producer
Otto Donner / Producer, Arranged
RATING: 7 / 10
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Genre: Prog Rock (Rock/Pop/Jazz) / Finland
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Ehkä meille vielä jää aikaa
02. Sait elämäsi näytelmään
03. Yö käski aamun tulla
04. Salaisuus
05. Kasvot kivessä
06. Marie A:n muistolle
07. Vieras
08. Annetaan lapsille maapallo
09. Tänä yönä voin kirjoittaa surullisimmat säkeeni
10. Suutele minulle siivet
Line-up / Musicians
Ilkka Pettersson / Written, Vocals
Pekka Tegelman / Guitar, Arranged, Written
Jarmo Savolainen / Piano, Organ
Raimo Salmiheimo / Bass
Juhani Aaltonen / Flute
Heikki Keskinen / Saxophone
Seppo Rauteva / Drums
Jorma Ylönen / Strings (Conducted)
Liisa Tavi / Backing Vocals
Pekka Aarnio / Backing Vocals, Producer
Otto Donner / Producer, Arranged
RATING: 7 / 10
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terça-feira, 13 de maio de 2014
*. Pinkroom .*
Album: Unloved Toy (2014)
Genre: Prog Rock (Crossover/Heavy Prog) / Poland
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Blow
02. Tides in Eye
03. I Confess
04. Seven Levels
05. Moodroom v.3
06. Enslaved
07. Flash
08. In Train
09. Unwanted Toys
10. Apology
Line-up / Musicians
Mariusz Boniecki / Vocals, Guitar
Marcin Kledzik / Drums, Percussions
Grzegorz Korybalski / Bass
Karol Szolz / Guitar
RATING: ????????????????
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Genre: Prog Rock (Crossover/Heavy Prog) / Poland
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Blow
02. Tides in Eye
03. I Confess
04. Seven Levels
05. Moodroom v.3
06. Enslaved
07. Flash
08. In Train
09. Unwanted Toys
10. Apology
Line-up / Musicians
Mariusz Boniecki / Vocals, Guitar
Marcin Kledzik / Drums, Percussions
Grzegorz Korybalski / Bass
Karol Szolz / Guitar
RATING: ????????????????
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*. June Tabor .*
It is nearly impossible to qualitatively periodize Tabor's recorded output; all of it (with the exception of the record with the Oyster Band) is worth owning. It's not as if Tabor's early stuff is significantly better than her later work, it's a little different. In fact, I tend to play her later stuff as much, probably more than Airs and Graces, and I love that record. Angel Tiger is a perfect example of how well Tabor's voice has aged, becoming deeper and more luscious. On this disc, Elvis Costello gave her "All This Useless Beauty," and it's a stunning collaboration. She also brilliantly covers Billy Bragg's "Rumours of War," but the best track is a melancholy ballad entitled "Sudden Waves," which may be Tabor's greatest single moment on record. It's so rife with sadness, it's tough to listen to it without shedding a tear or two. Review by "John Dougan" (www.allmusic.com)
RATING: 8 / 10
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RATING: 8 / 10
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*. East .* (Reissue 2014 + Bonus)
Album: Blue Paradise (1981)(Reissue 2014 + 2 Bonus)
Genre: Prog Rock (Art Rock/AOR/Neo Prog) / Hungary
English Version of the Album "Játékok"
Nice album of this Hungarian Band. A fine Progressive style with keiboards and very nice guitar arrangements. Lot's of spacey parts that made a very good instrumental context. A good band of East Europe when we can find a litle of Pink Floyd and a litle of Camel. The drummer is in a classic neo-prog vein, with a nice intricate part's. The vocal parts are very nice but is in Hungarian and we do not understand the message of lyrics but they are very harmonic in this prog style. I think that this album and specialy, the 3 first albuns of this band, are a very good adiction of a Progressive collector, specialy a East Europe band in Iron Courtain time, because rock is prohibited. Very good musicians in a hostile environment, that6 create a very nice album that we must to hear with care, valuing the context in which it was create. I like this album and this band and I give 4 stars because the arrangements and the high quality of the musicians, they are worthy. A good album for the East Europe Prog Fans.
Review by "João Paulo" (Prog Archives).
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Ouverture (3:28)
02. Far Away With The Clouds (5:41)
03. Fly Away (5:28)
04. Blue-Black Vision (2:16)
05. Diamond Bird (4:01)
06. Breath (3:06)
07. Shadow (3:58)
08. Message (4:20)
09. Epilogue (2:28)
10. Hope (4:44)
11. Sirens (4:04) (Bonus)
12. The Tones Of Truth (4:14) (Bonus)
Line-up / Musicians
István Király / drums, percussion
Péter Móczán / bass
Géza Pálvólgyi / keyboards
János Varga / guitar
Miklós Zareczky / lead vocals
Ferenc Császár / keyboards (track's 11 & 12)
RATING: 8 / 10
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Genre: Prog Rock (Art Rock/AOR/Neo Prog) / Hungary
English Version of the Album "Játékok"
Nice album of this Hungarian Band. A fine Progressive style with keiboards and very nice guitar arrangements. Lot's of spacey parts that made a very good instrumental context. A good band of East Europe when we can find a litle of Pink Floyd and a litle of Camel. The drummer is in a classic neo-prog vein, with a nice intricate part's. The vocal parts are very nice but is in Hungarian and we do not understand the message of lyrics but they are very harmonic in this prog style. I think that this album and specialy, the 3 first albuns of this band, are a very good adiction of a Progressive collector, specialy a East Europe band in Iron Courtain time, because rock is prohibited. Very good musicians in a hostile environment, that6 create a very nice album that we must to hear with care, valuing the context in which it was create. I like this album and this band and I give 4 stars because the arrangements and the high quality of the musicians, they are worthy. A good album for the East Europe Prog Fans.
Review by "João Paulo" (Prog Archives).
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Ouverture (3:28)
02. Far Away With The Clouds (5:41)
03. Fly Away (5:28)
04. Blue-Black Vision (2:16)
05. Diamond Bird (4:01)
06. Breath (3:06)
07. Shadow (3:58)
08. Message (4:20)
09. Epilogue (2:28)
10. Hope (4:44)
11. Sirens (4:04) (Bonus)
12. The Tones Of Truth (4:14) (Bonus)
Line-up / Musicians
István Király / drums, percussion
Péter Móczán / bass
Géza Pálvólgyi / keyboards
János Varga / guitar
Miklós Zareczky / lead vocals
Ferenc Császár / keyboards (track's 11 & 12)
RATING: 8 / 10
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segunda-feira, 12 de maio de 2014
*. Riverson .* (Reissue + Bonus)
Album: Riverson (1973)(Reissue 2012 + 2 Bonus)
Genre: Prog Rock (Folk/Rock/Pop/Country) / Canada
Originally released in 1973, as this looks to be the Montreal, Quebec folk / rock band's sole album. Believe I've perhaps heard of this obscure Canadian band now and again. Tunes that I dug the most were the (simply) beautiful "Clear Night", their somewhat stunning Beatles cover "Eleanor Rigby", "Stoney Day", "Can't Live Without You", the uplifting "Sittin' Waitin'" and the well-written "Chances". Might draw in fans and followers of America, Smokie and possibly Byrds and Bread.
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Clear Night
02. Winter Garden
03. Eleanor Rigby
04. I'll Be There
05. Empty Sky
06. Take Me
07. Stoney Day
08. Between the Lines
09. Can't Live Without You
10. Medallion Castle
11. Hermit Glen
12. Sittin' Waitin' (Bonus)
13. Chances (Bonus)
Line-up / Musicians
Franki Hart / vocals, piano, acoustic guitar
Rayburn Blake / vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, banjo
Brian Edwards / vocals, bass
Graham Lear / drums
RATING: 7.5 / 10
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Genre: Prog Rock (Folk/Rock/Pop/Country) / Canada
Originally released in 1973, as this looks to be the Montreal, Quebec folk / rock band's sole album. Believe I've perhaps heard of this obscure Canadian band now and again. Tunes that I dug the most were the (simply) beautiful "Clear Night", their somewhat stunning Beatles cover "Eleanor Rigby", "Stoney Day", "Can't Live Without You", the uplifting "Sittin' Waitin'" and the well-written "Chances". Might draw in fans and followers of America, Smokie and possibly Byrds and Bread.
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Clear Night
02. Winter Garden
03. Eleanor Rigby
04. I'll Be There
05. Empty Sky
06. Take Me
07. Stoney Day
08. Between the Lines
09. Can't Live Without You
10. Medallion Castle
11. Hermit Glen
12. Sittin' Waitin' (Bonus)
13. Chances (Bonus)
Line-up / Musicians
Franki Hart / vocals, piano, acoustic guitar
Rayburn Blake / vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, banjo
Brian Edwards / vocals, bass
Graham Lear / drums
RATING: 7.5 / 10
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*. Tuner .*
Album: ZWAR (2010)(Live In Europe 2005)
Genre: Prog Electronic (Rio/Avant/Exp./Instrumental) / USA
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Intro (0:18)
02. ZWAR (5:23)
03. Can Of Tuner (5:49)
04. Kiss The Earth (7:45)
05. Bells Of Köln (5:40)
06. Industry (10:04) (King Crimson cover)
07. The Morning Tide Washes Away What Happened At Night (9:33)
08. Outro (2:55)
Line-up / Musicians
Pat Mastelotto / electronics, percussion
Markus Reuter / electronics, keyboards, touch guitar
RATING: 7.25 / 10
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Genre: Prog Electronic (Rio/Avant/Exp./Instrumental) / USA
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Intro (0:18)
02. ZWAR (5:23)
03. Can Of Tuner (5:49)
04. Kiss The Earth (7:45)
05. Bells Of Köln (5:40)
06. Industry (10:04) (King Crimson cover)
07. The Morning Tide Washes Away What Happened At Night (9:33)
08. Outro (2:55)
Line-up / Musicians
Pat Mastelotto / electronics, percussion
Markus Reuter / electronics, keyboards, touch guitar
RATING: 7.25 / 10
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domingo, 11 de maio de 2014
*. Den Fule .*
Album: Contrebande (2013)
Genre: Prog Folk (Nordic Folk/Jazz/World Music) / Sweden
The Swedish ensemble DEN FULE ("The Ugly One") has long had a name as one if the most exciting folk music groups in Scandinavia. Den Fule, like n other band, combines traditional Nordic folk music with influences from rock, jazz and world music, creating a unique brew of irresistible power and joyful playing. During the 1990s the group toured extensively throughout Sweden and Europe, achieving great success. In 1997 the band split up, the members continuing to work with other musical projects. After a decade of silence the band, which had been one of the folk music scenes most popular and active in the 90's, reformed in 2007. Den Fule today is effervescent like never before, presenting possibly an even broader range from raw funkiness to a more lyrical style. Den Fule received a Swedish Grammy for their first album "Lugumleik" in 1993. Since the reunion the group has played conserts and at festivals in Scotland, Turkey, and the U.S. as well as in the Scandinavian countries. Den Fule's collaboration with the Senegalese kora player Solo Cissokho resulted in a Senegal tour together with Solo in the winter of 2011/2012, and in a cd, "Contrebande", which was released in August 2013. Contrebande also features the participation of Senegalese singer Adama Cissokho and Canadian spoken word artist Sofia Baig. These guests, Solo, Adama and Sofia, also joined Den Fule on their Sweden tour in August 2013. (www.womex.com)
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Slit och släng / Kenote
02. Maala / Maalahalling
03. Soumsoum
04. Dolo / Tussegubben
05. Gubben / Manssolou
06. Lame and Mute / Sahadougou
RATING: 7.5 / 10
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Genre: Prog Folk (Nordic Folk/Jazz/World Music) / Sweden
The Swedish ensemble DEN FULE ("The Ugly One") has long had a name as one if the most exciting folk music groups in Scandinavia. Den Fule, like n other band, combines traditional Nordic folk music with influences from rock, jazz and world music, creating a unique brew of irresistible power and joyful playing. During the 1990s the group toured extensively throughout Sweden and Europe, achieving great success. In 1997 the band split up, the members continuing to work with other musical projects. After a decade of silence the band, which had been one of the folk music scenes most popular and active in the 90's, reformed in 2007. Den Fule today is effervescent like never before, presenting possibly an even broader range from raw funkiness to a more lyrical style. Den Fule received a Swedish Grammy for their first album "Lugumleik" in 1993. Since the reunion the group has played conserts and at festivals in Scotland, Turkey, and the U.S. as well as in the Scandinavian countries. Den Fule's collaboration with the Senegalese kora player Solo Cissokho resulted in a Senegal tour together with Solo in the winter of 2011/2012, and in a cd, "Contrebande", which was released in August 2013. Contrebande also features the participation of Senegalese singer Adama Cissokho and Canadian spoken word artist Sofia Baig. These guests, Solo, Adama and Sofia, also joined Den Fule on their Sweden tour in August 2013. (www.womex.com)
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Slit och släng / Kenote
02. Maala / Maalahalling
03. Soumsoum
04. Dolo / Tussegubben
05. Gubben / Manssolou
06. Lame and Mute / Sahadougou
RATING: 7.5 / 10
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*. The Dr. Joe Project .*
Album: The Path (2014)
Genre: Prog Rock (Crossover/Medieval/Folk) / USA
The Path started out as a group project by Subtle Force, my progressive rock group. In late 2012 we made headway, recording three original tunes and learning a few covers by Kansas, Yes, Moody Blues, and Vanilla Fudge. We also had already written songs and sketches on the boards when everyone got busy. Consequently, I proceeded to record the remaining six songs on my own, with a little help from my friends. The CD came out in March of 2014.
Beiow is the Program:
Genre: Prog Rock (Crossover/Medieval/Folk) / USA
The Path started out as a group project by Subtle Force, my progressive rock group. In late 2012 we made headway, recording three original tunes and learning a few covers by Kansas, Yes, Moody Blues, and Vanilla Fudge. We also had already written songs and sketches on the boards when everyone got busy. Consequently, I proceeded to record the remaining six songs on my own, with a little help from my friends. The CD came out in March of 2014.
Beiow is the Program:
TRACK 1: The Path of Wood and Steel (J. Baldassarre) - This song is about an older guitar player who hears a talented young man just starting his career. He relates his own beginnings and wonders about the future of the young guitarist. "There with the grace of God was I."The song features a dreamlike introduction that reappears after the verses. The ending is an extensive instrumental, first by the organ, then guitar.
TRACK 2: Will You Love Me Tomorrow (G.Goffin/C.King) - The only cover song totally reworks the Shirelles hit into a 7-minute foray in the style of Vanilla Fudge. The fretless based solo near the beginning and {backwards) guitar solo half-way through are based on a melody by the 12th-century Abbess, Hildegard von Bingen.
TRACK 3: Beacons (S.Baldassarre, J.Jensen, J.Baldassarre) - My son, Stephen, came up with the concept and chord progression for this one. Our friend Jamie Jensen wrote the lyrics for this love song with a lot of great imagery. I organized, edited and arranged the song. It features a "hook" in 3-part harmony with violin and 2 guitars.
TRACK 4: Fortuna Desperata (Antoine Busnoys) - Busnoys is a bridge composer between the medieval and renaissance - but this court song is in the medieval, 3-part polyphonic style. In the opening third of this track, the 3 melodies are played on electric guitars, with chords and rhythm section inferred. The middle third is with typical medieval style and instrumentation, while the final third is modern and medieval together.
TRACK 5: Saltarello (15th-century Italian) - This is the first of two straight thefts from the late Middle Ages. The dance starts with typical mediaThl instrumentation, soon to be accompanied by modern rock instruments and inferred chords. At the halfway point, it comes a rock jam between the organ and guitar to the end of the piece.
TRACK 6: Azure Blue (J.Baldassarre) - This song was inspired by my wife, Jan - with the Azure Blue eyes. The changing meters came to the songs naturally.
TRACK 7: Birth of the Sun (J.Baldassarre) - When I was at the conservatory, I didm;t know what music degree I wanted to pursue, so this was the most song-like melodies I wrote. I had intended to do something with it (it was originally for flute and piano), and here it is.
TRACK 8: Triptych (J.Baldassarre) - This describes the painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Heironymouys Bosch. The three panel;s are painted with instrument here: Center panel, Left panel, Right panel, and returning to the Center again.
TRACK 9: Blind Eyes Closecd (J.Baldassarre) - Before setting this poem to music, I showed it to several people. Each came up with their own idea of what they mean.... PERFECT. Needless to say, it is dark and full of angst. (www.drjoeb.com)
RATING: 7.25 / 10
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*. Masal (Jean-Paul Prat) .*
Album: Viens des Quatre Vents (2014)
Genre: Prog Rock (Jazz Fusion/Zeuhl/Avant Prog) / France
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. A Pied Sec (5:59)
02. Viens Des Quatre Vents (11:21)
03. Mer Suspendue (5:37)
04. Ayer, Hoy Y Siempre (10:48)
05. Paysages Du Ciel III (10:32)
Line-up / Musicians
Jean Paul Prat / piano
Jean Prat / drums
Jérome Trigon / bass
Vincent Brizoux / saxophones
Steve Marsala / guitar
RATING: ??????????????
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Genre: Prog Rock (Jazz Fusion/Zeuhl/Avant Prog) / France
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. A Pied Sec (5:59)
02. Viens Des Quatre Vents (11:21)
03. Mer Suspendue (5:37)
04. Ayer, Hoy Y Siempre (10:48)
05. Paysages Du Ciel III (10:32)
Line-up / Musicians
Jean Paul Prat / piano
Jean Prat / drums
Jérome Trigon / bass
Vincent Brizoux / saxophones
Steve Marsala / guitar
RATING: ??????????????
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sábado, 10 de maio de 2014
*. Lisa Hammer .*
Album: Dakini (2009)
Genre: Ethereal Wave (Ambient/Folk/Neoclassical) / USA
I wasn't that impressed with this album. I almost didn't buy this cd because the moment I read the word "ambience" I knew that it would be nothing like her Mors Syphilitica albums which I love love love so much! I tend to stay away from bands that are linked to ambience-like descriptions because to me that means soundscapes which doesn't hold my interest usually) But since Mors Syphilitica is my favorite goth band ever, I thought I would give Dakini a chance because Lisa's voice is beautiful. Lisa writes, "The intention behind this cd was to create music for ritual, meditation and sex." Oh yes, I can see that with this album. I can see myself having it playing in the background while painting. That's as close as I'll get to meditating though. I don't think I would go out of my way to pop this in my car stereo on my way to work. It kills me to admit that because I really love Lisa Hammer's voice. Nothing really grabbed me, unfortunately. Review by "Shelley D. Brook" (www.amazon.com).
RATING: 7 / 10
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Genre: Ethereal Wave (Ambient/Folk/Neoclassical) / USA
I wasn't that impressed with this album. I almost didn't buy this cd because the moment I read the word "ambience" I knew that it would be nothing like her Mors Syphilitica albums which I love love love so much! I tend to stay away from bands that are linked to ambience-like descriptions because to me that means soundscapes which doesn't hold my interest usually) But since Mors Syphilitica is my favorite goth band ever, I thought I would give Dakini a chance because Lisa's voice is beautiful. Lisa writes, "The intention behind this cd was to create music for ritual, meditation and sex." Oh yes, I can see that with this album. I can see myself having it playing in the background while painting. That's as close as I'll get to meditating though. I don't think I would go out of my way to pop this in my car stereo on my way to work. It kills me to admit that because I really love Lisa Hammer's voice. Nothing really grabbed me, unfortunately. Review by "Shelley D. Brook" (www.amazon.com).
RATING: 7 / 10
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*. Baku .*
Album: Dirge on the Pyre (1994)
Genre: Prog Rock (Folk/Crossover/Symphonic Prog) / Germany
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Overture / My Fate Is Sealed Tonight (7:56)
02. Yellow Press (2:53)
03. Innocent (4:20)
04. No Brain No Pain (3:44)
05. Man in the Shadow (5:00)
06. Black Magic (4:04)
07. Why (6:28)
08. Edward (4:30)
09. When the Pyre Has Lost It's Light (4:50)
Line-up / Musicians
Armin Bachhuber / guitars, vocals
Stefan Kugler / bass, guitars, vocals
Marcus Waloschik / guitars
Tango Geissler / keyboards, trombone
Thomas Ingrisch / drums
RATING: 8.75 / 10 **MARVELLOUS**
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Genre: Prog Rock (Folk/Crossover/Symphonic Prog) / Germany
Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Overture / My Fate Is Sealed Tonight (7:56)
02. Yellow Press (2:53)
03. Innocent (4:20)
04. No Brain No Pain (3:44)
05. Man in the Shadow (5:00)
06. Black Magic (4:04)
07. Why (6:28)
08. Edward (4:30)
09. When the Pyre Has Lost It's Light (4:50)
Line-up / Musicians
Armin Bachhuber / guitars, vocals
Stefan Kugler / bass, guitars, vocals
Marcus Waloschik / guitars
Tango Geissler / keyboards, trombone
Thomas Ingrisch / drums
RATING: 8.75 / 10 **MARVELLOUS**
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sexta-feira, 9 de maio de 2014
*. The Golden Grass .* (Album + Single)
Album: The Golden Grass (2014)
Single: One More Time / Tornado (2013)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock (Stoner/Blues/Hard Rock) / USA
The Golden Grass. I bet you already know what this band sounds like, and you’re probably right, however, this is an album that stands out from the pack of aspiring retro rockers. Sure the name is painfully typical, but this isn’t your run of the mill heavy psych. There are indeed many things that make this album much more than YET ANOTHER throwback album. Read on, sucker. The one difference I find that makes this band sound a lot fresher than their peers is that genuine “upbeat” feel to the sound. This was what the 60’s and70’s all boiled down to. Bands like Cactus, Led Zeppelin, Cream, CCR and the myriad of legends from that time period possessed. It was serious music with soul. There is nothing like ripping down the highway to CCR’s Fortunate Son, and that same feeling is translated here – although a tad heavier than CCR. These guys are the result of throwing Cactus and Zeppelin into a blender, sprinkling in some sprawling psychedelic soundscapes and then letting them hit the same bowl. The riffs are totally solid and memorable. They’re heavy, and engulfing and full of that old school boogie that makes this style of rock awesome in the first place. Plus the added psychedelic elements really make this a smorgasbord of elements. As an example, take the twelve minute epic, Wheels, which really defines the band in my eyes. It’s got the blues, the hard rock, the psychedelic tendencies, and above all else the masterful songwriting ability of this band that ties it all together. It truly doesn’t get any better than this. Overall, this is a very solid debut from a band that I see totally taking the scene by storm. I haven’t been this excited for a new band in quite some time. Mark this one down, because these guys will be storming year end lists everywhere. This one’s a definite keeper. Review by "Paul Ferritto (Fritz)" (http://axisofmetal.com).
RATING: 8.5 / 10 **GREAT**
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Single: One More Time / Tornado (2013)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock (Stoner/Blues/Hard Rock) / USA
The Golden Grass. I bet you already know what this band sounds like, and you’re probably right, however, this is an album that stands out from the pack of aspiring retro rockers. Sure the name is painfully typical, but this isn’t your run of the mill heavy psych. There are indeed many things that make this album much more than YET ANOTHER throwback album. Read on, sucker. The one difference I find that makes this band sound a lot fresher than their peers is that genuine “upbeat” feel to the sound. This was what the 60’s and70’s all boiled down to. Bands like Cactus, Led Zeppelin, Cream, CCR and the myriad of legends from that time period possessed. It was serious music with soul. There is nothing like ripping down the highway to CCR’s Fortunate Son, and that same feeling is translated here – although a tad heavier than CCR. These guys are the result of throwing Cactus and Zeppelin into a blender, sprinkling in some sprawling psychedelic soundscapes and then letting them hit the same bowl. The riffs are totally solid and memorable. They’re heavy, and engulfing and full of that old school boogie that makes this style of rock awesome in the first place. Plus the added psychedelic elements really make this a smorgasbord of elements. As an example, take the twelve minute epic, Wheels, which really defines the band in my eyes. It’s got the blues, the hard rock, the psychedelic tendencies, and above all else the masterful songwriting ability of this band that ties it all together. It truly doesn’t get any better than this. Overall, this is a very solid debut from a band that I see totally taking the scene by storm. I haven’t been this excited for a new band in quite some time. Mark this one down, because these guys will be storming year end lists everywhere. This one’s a definite keeper. Review by "Paul Ferritto (Fritz)" (http://axisofmetal.com).
RATING: 8.5 / 10 **GREAT**
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