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*. Big Big Train .* (Remaster+Bonus)

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Album: Goodbye to the Age of Steam (1994)(2011 + 3 Bonus)

Genre: Crossover Prog (Neo)  /  UK

Yes i know Big Big Train, not the greatest band in the worldwhen compared to the likes of spock's beard/marillion etc... but still a good effort all the same with this disc. It has its moments and is fairly original sounding, shame about the voice! goodbye... opens with wind distorted pioneers (great title) and with a fairly tricky drum and guitar section, don't under-estimate, these boys can certainly rock when they turn it on, just a shame that aint too often! big big train lack balls and need to prove themselves if they want to be any kind of force in this competitive genre of music. my favourite track has got to be blow the house down, which does rock in places and the rhythm section get to show of a bit. landfall is another nice track withe its meoncholic lyrics its a nice prog ballad and is seperate from all the other tracks. overall a reasonable album -i just wish they'd pump the gas pedal and speed things up a little more, that said we can all benefit from lazy prog now and again. Review by "chapstick" (Prog Archives).

VERY RECOMMENDED !!!!

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*. Jump .*

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Album: A Man Was Made (2004)

Genre: Neo Prog (Crossover)  /  UK

Songs / Tracks Listing
1. Jimmy Dies (4:23)
2. A Man Was Made (5:11)
3. People in the West (5:10)
4. Drinking in the Darkness (4:21)
5. Such Sweet Sorrow (5:05)
6. Free at Last (4:56)
7. Don't Be Sad (5:23)
8. Soul Proprietor (3:37)
9. The Curtain Call (4:00)
10. The Hard Sell (7:09)
Total time: 49:15

RECOMMENDED !!!

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*. Madsword .*

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Album: Evolution (1996)(Ep 5 Tracks)

Genre: Prog Metal  /  Italy

Songs / Tracks Listing
1. Tsushima (10:49)
2. Evolution (8:53)
3. Through the sky (8:19)
4. Digital trick (5:48)
5. The ytse jam (6:06)
Total Time: 39:54

GOOD !!!

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*. Jump .*

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Album: Faithful Faithless (2005)

Genre: Neo Prog (Crossover)  /  UK

I've got a rather soft spot for this British band. For 15 years Jump has been ploughing on through the British music scene, producing a string of quality albums and building an enviable live reputation. Not for pigeonholing - by their own admission they should be filed under 'whatever takes your fancy' - they've resolutely stuck to their own mould and have built respect and a solid fan base across the UK. They don't fall into a strict 'prog' category, but as they actually fail to fit into any category at all, I know they have a lot of fans from the prog community. A lot more, would have given them a try by now, if they'd heard of them! On Impulse, their superb pic-n-mix rampage through rock styles, was one of my favourite releases a few years ago. Home Songs which followed, was a solid but rather too laid-back affair for my tastes. Their latest release, sits between the two - but rather closer to On Impulse). It will again be around the fringes, when it comes to considering my favourite albums from 2005. The star of the Jump show, is undoubtedly singer and wordsmith John Dexter Jones. Equally at home on the straight rock of Shoulder To The Wheel or the pained, mournful ballad that is Horse To Water, he delivers throughout, with a joy, panache, and tongue-playing-around-cheek, that brings a real smile to the face. There are songs about commuters, vanity, trousers, stupidity and football violence. There's a touch of folk, a bit of blues, a lot of solid rock and a bit of pop. Steve Hayes knows exactly when to crank up the guitar and when to just gently caress it. The backing vocals of Holly Petrie add a worthy extra dimension. Clown School irritates rather than charms with its quirky lyrics and the opening to The Mighty Fall is rather too Rocky Horror Show in its false bravado. But two minor blemishes in almost an hour of top-notch music, is inescapable for a band with its finger in so many pies. Faithful, Faithless merely serves to confirm that Jump is a very, very tasty band. Give 'em a go! Review by "ANDY READ" (www.dprp.net).

VERY RECOMMENDED !!!

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*. Android .*

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Album: East of Eden (1995/2009)

Genre: Prog Rock (Neo/Instr.)  /  Hungary

I picked this one up in Budapest recently (a huge trawl that was) and have been pushing Android for inclusion (a second attempt allegedly!) , not because they are necessary to a collection but because there is a lot of potential here and are hence deserving. Prog from Hungary needs no introduction, the country has yielded so much quality music over the decades (no need to mention names, they are obvious- if not, PM me!). Here is a release that raises many complex issues about timing and style, a strangely original instrumental debut that doesn't really stretch the envelope and thus scratches the head. Don't get me wrong, this is interesting material with worthy playing that is occasionally ruined by sub-par sounds and textures. Close to recent Tangerine Dream in so many ways (a mixed bag I assure you!), displaying those hyper sanitized sounds that hurt at times. Sadly, I am a huge atmosphere freak, with a galactic palette of open-minded explorations that shows its head here often enough, such as on the dreamy opener daftly named "Prelude" but on the next piece "Flying a Kite" , an extended 8 minute + monolith , the primitive sounding drums and the cheesy (Brie, I believe) keyboards start their campaign of sabotage, ridiculing the masterful axe work from leader János Dudás, who twirls and whirls with the best slingers anywhere. He can emote, playfully cajole and later rage and rant ferociously but the Appenzeller synths (again the sound, not the technique) and that Rin Tin Tin (tinny) drumming really turn me sideways, lessening the amazing melodic quality of the arrangement. I guess they are aptly named Android then! There is no doubt in my mind that with a better choice of producer (a thumpier coloration to the rhythm section), this could be way up there in Prog Heaven. Alas, this same robotic folly is repeated on all tracks to follow. The title track "East of Eden" is perhaps the album's highlight , a moody slice of aromatic prog led by some insistent piano (a real warm tone would have been so much nicer), sibilant electronics and a wobbling synth bass, the whole verging on Yanni territory (do you get my drift, now?), saved by some spectacular guitar scales (at times hovering near Planet Hillage), a central theme of massive magnificence that winks at a guitarish version of JM Jarre and some more soaring fretboard picking. János Dudás, remember that name! The 4th track is an epic "XVIth Century of Hungary" and convinces from the get- go, burping bass and wonky tonk guitar slashes parading ahead of the show; Dudás unleashes finally a whopping foray, blister, bluster and some mustard (that little ditty was an exit for you, Lemming!). Giggling aside, this is tremendous music that is plastified into a downgrade by the prenamed suspects; why not use real trumpet instead of the [&*!#]ty patch, for example! As for the percussives, Tin Drum is a Japan album, for crying out loud! The roaring guitar in the back is a joyride though and the bass is as resolute as it gets. The exit guitar barrage is pure splendor. The fact that the guitarist is all over the place, as befits a band leader the outcome swims in unabashed hope that the criticism will sink in and alter their next release. Or better yet rerecord this one, as its chock full of superb licks. The majestic "Mirror Image of a Dream" has a swirling opening fanfare (Camembert this time) and the "here comes the cavalry" axe drippings turn this into another amazing performance that again skirts the outer orbits of genius but never "beam us down Scotty". A frankly masterful melody pushes this one along convincingly. "Lost Love" is dreamily poignant, in fact almost spacey in movement, but never really takes off thus remaining a so-so track. The keyboards are savvy but the Gouda coating is not quite to my liking. Thankfully, the closer "Apocrif" really seals the deal here, a final epic that does justice to their rather noticeable talent. Liquid keys seem to float on a rustling percussion pond, a rueful organ searching its way amid the lotus leaves, with Dudás doing a fine Gilmour/ Knopfler/Trower rendering at first and later an extended guitar explosion that sears like a flaming Wal-Mart (get it?) to settle the matters with hardly a hint of uncertainty. In closing, this is great recording, with the appropriate players but definitely the wrong producer and tonal choice. Guys, go get some real analog keyboards and a smarter drum package and wow us somewhere down the line with a kick ass album that will prove me right. It was worth pestering a few admins to get these lads in.Review by "tszirmay" (Prog Archives). 

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*. Pavlov's Dog .* (Remaster+Bonus)

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Album: Pampered Menial (1975)(Remaster 2009 + 4 Bonus)

Genre: Crossover Prog  /  USA

I had this album many years ago and although we all liked "Julia" back then in early 1980s, I did not pay much attention to the whole LP. Recently I got it in mp3 format but was suspicious of how it might sound today. I did not expect much. What a neglect! This is a wonderful album! It strikes me how good it sounds even nowadays. Music on "Pampered Menial" still proves to be inventive and intelligent, moving between the styles of say, CURVED AIR, COCKNEY REBEL and ROXY MUSIC (although slightly less experimental than the latter ones and more melodic in a "symphonic" way). I would surely recommend this album to every serious prog listener. It is interesting how low this album rates at Allmusic portal, obviously due to the reviewer's dislike of Surkamp's voice. Granted - his singing is really an acquired taste; you love it or hate it. But, it does not bother me. Perhaps I used to listen to "Julia" very often in my teens so I guess, I acquired that strange taste for Surkamp's high pitch timbers. But, that frequent comparison with Geddy Lee of RUSH is pointless in my opinion. Lee's vocal truly is horrible for my ears while RUSH was always too boring for my taste, which I cannot say for PAVLOV'S DOG - at least for this debut LP. Loads of Mellotron and violins should satisfy most demanding prog experts, while tasteful arrangements make crossover between progressive attitude and pop song format. "Julia", "Late November" and "Song Dance" stand out as sort of hits, but the entire album is extremely tasteful work. Review by "Seyo" (Prog Archives).

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED !!!

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*. Pentangle .*

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Album: One More Road (1993)

Genre: Prog Folk  / UK

Of all The Pentangle´s latter albums, this is my favorite. The band has come a long way and their sound changed a lot: gone were the R&B, gospel and jazz influences, but the folk roots, the great musicanship and tasteful arrangements are all there. And with legendary singers like Jaqui McShee and Bert jansh, who could ask for more? The new band members Peter Kirtley (guitars), Nigel Portman-Smith (bass and keyboards) and Gerry Conway (drums, percussion) gave the band a new, more folk rock imput to their early basic acoustic sound. Ex member Mike Piggott guests on three tracks playing the fiddle. The tracklist is simply one of their best, a good selection of tradtional folk numbers arranged by the band mixed with some original material. of the former is interesting tonotice the re-recording of two songs included on Salomon´s Seal (their last record issued with the original line up in the 70´s): High Germany and Willy Of Winsbury. Both are better than tha album´s versions, specially the latter, with the piano introduction making them sound like early Renaissance (McShee´s voice never cease to surprise me of how similar her timbre is of that of Annie Haslam´s). Jansh´s trademark terrific acoustic guitar technique is, fortunatly, all over the place and is one fo the record´s highlights. His vocals are also great and he can handle such obvious traditional numbers like Are You Going to Scaraborough Fair and still make it sound like it was completely new. Together he and McShee are really a tremendous team few folk bands, fi any, can beat. The Pentangle even include for the first time an ´ethic´ based song in the form of their original Somali (fine percussion job done by Conway), The recording is very well done and balanced. Sure there is little prog in here, but, boy, are they good! If you´re into prog folk, folk rock or melodic music in general, you should not miss this one! Their original line up may be their best remembered by traditionalists, but their latter day releases are not to be overlooked. Review by "Tarcisio Moura" (Prog Archives).

RECOMMENDED !!!

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*. Spriguns .* (Remaster)

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Album: Revel, Weird and Wild (1975)(Remaster 2005)

Genre: Prog Folk (Folk Rock)  /  UK

Spriguns was folkier than Steeleye Span, more electric than the bands that came after- sort of Fairport-like without the jolly cult following. Like Steeleye Span, Spriguns had no problem cranking up the electricity when needed, including Tom Ling's excellent electric violin and Dick Powell's guitar. If you've heard Pyewacket, kinda like that.... This is not a wholly successful album; Mandy Morton has a lack of that certain drama that distinguishes the better singers of the genre (Maddy, Sandy, Cathy Lesurf, June Tabor, etc). That being said, the album has its moments: some nice adaptations of traditional material in an electriced-up format (Lord Lovell) and a feel for the more supernatural material in the English folk canon. And Mandy Morton's understated vocal style really works when it works. If you like Steeleye Span, you might want to check this out. About a third of the material on the album is superior UK electric folk, and there's nothing really bad on it. Not a consistent album, but the high spots (Outlandish Knight, Lord Lovell, Laily Worm) are quite good indeed. Review by "eBoy" (Amazon).

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!

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*. Cuerdos-Quien? .*

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Album: Cuerdos-Quien? (2007)

Genre: Prog Rock (Psychedelic/Heavy)  /  Argentina

Songs / Tracks Listing

01-Atraveando cuerpos
02- Cuando ya no quede nada
03- Un suspiro
04- Buscando eso...
05-Tratar de parar
06- Mujer de los tropicos
07- La luna
08- Deseos del subconsciente
09- Regresar ileso
10- Un raro amanecer

RECOMMENDED !!

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*. Memories Of Machines .*

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Album: Warm Winter (2011)

Genre: Prog Rock (Ambient/Acoustic/Art)  /  Multi-Nacional

Warm Winter is the hugely anticipated debut album by Memories Of Machines, the new project from Tim Bowness (No-Man) and Giancarlo Erra (Nosound). While drawing on the atmospheric nature of their main bands, MoM carves out a unique space for itself with an emphasis placed on direct song-writing and powerful instrumental arrangements, as much as on mood. Recorded in the UK, the US, Italy and Sweden, Warm Winter includes stellar guest contributions from the likes of Peter Hammill (Van Der Graaf Generator), Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree), Robert Fripp (King Crimson), Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, No-Man etc), Julianne Regan (All About Eve), Jim Matheos (OSI/Fates Warning) and Huxflux Nettermalm (Paatos). Offering an ambitious yet accessible combination of epic Art Rock and bittersweet, singer-songwriter intimacy, the album contrasts rich melodies, soaring choruses and stunning guitar solos (Warm Winter, Before We Fall) with ethereal Ambient experiments (Lost And Found In The Digital World), and haunting, narrative-driven songs, such as the highly personal Schoolyard Ghosts. Shifting from the sweetly delirious optimism of Change Me Once Again and Beautiful Songs You Should Know to the desolate self-reflection of the closing Electronica / Chamber Classical hybrid At The Centre Of It All, Warm Winter is an assured and emotionally cohesive debut that ably highlights the sympathetic musical chemistry between Bowness and Erra. The album, which is available as a digi-pack cd and a limited edition heavyweight vinyl release, was mixed by Steven Wilson and mastered by Jon Astley (The Who, Led Zeppelin, Tori Amos). (www.burningshed.com).

RECOMMENDED !!!!

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*. Thirsty Moon .* (Remaster+Bonus)

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Album: Blitz (1975)(Remaster 2006 + 3 Bonus)

Genre: Jazz Rock Fusion (Heavy/Kraut)  /  Germany

Very nice instrumental album, enjoyable from beginning to the end. I don't get why so many people dislike it. Yes this is not at all similar to the first two Thirsty Moon albums, but give the guys a break they try to change things around and try a more streamlined rock style in this one, somewhat futuristic if you ask me. The songs are shorter and most have repetitive melodic structures driving them, with some electronics making things interesting. Gone is the complex big band extravaganza with polyrhythmic structures, still the compositions are interesting and refreshingly brisk and original. "The Jungle of Your Mind" is a nice percussive extravaganza that would not have been out of place on any of the first two albums. Last song "Crickets don't Cry" also stands out as it sounds more like old Thirsty Moon. I am also very happy with mastering and bonus tracks on LH CD. Overall music has a dreamy feel to it and in a way predates some of more spacey NDW stuff that was forthcoming. Review by "faust3d" (Rate Your Music).

RECOMMENDED !!!

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*. Trettioariga Kriget .*

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Album: Efter Efter (After After) (2011)

Genre: Crossover Prog (Symphonic)  /  Sweden

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Mannen på bänken (The man on the bench)
2. Barnet (The child)
3. Tavlan (The painting)
4. The Dance
5. Glorious War
6. Till en sputnik (For a sputnik)
7. Paus
8. Efter efter (After after)

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!!

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*. Daal .*

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Album: Destruktive Actions Affect Livings (2011)

Genre: Prog Rock (Post/Eclectic/Electronic)  /  Italy

After nearly two year since our debut album "Disorganicorigami" we are completing the recording of its follow-up, that will be named "Destructive Actions Affect Livings". The path we opened with our first album will be followed and amplified, if possible in an even more alchemic and anarchic way. For us music has no borders, sounds melt perfectly with dark atmospheres and visceral rhythms... music will be the only witness... misic will be the destructive action... music will be the caress... you will sail the sea of our dreams, you will get to know histories and secrets of men who had the guts to rebel, you will feel the sadness of a travel in the depth of memories and melancholy, you will be lost and alone... but at the end you will be glad you came back to this sonic universe... that we hope will not leave you indifferent... Not happy of all this, we are also recording "Echoes of the Falling Stars", pretty much out third album, that will have a very peculiar value: only 50 copies will be printed, which will be only sold along with "Destructive...". This odd operation has been conceived only to do something we had been feeling we had to do: the earnings for the 50 box set will all go to Peter Pan, an association supporting children suffering from cancer ... we strongly believe in this cause, and we hope you will all help us. The heart of the Daal machine is dark... but it beats strong! (www.asspeterpan.it).

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*. Wobbler .*

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Album: Rites at Dawn (2011)

Genre: Symphonic Prog  /  Norway

Two years after their second album "Afterglow" Norwegian progressive rockers Wobbler are back for good and present us a new album called "Rites at Dawn". The cover reminded me a bit of "Wind & Wuthering" because of the trees and the birds an the green and cool looking cover until I realised that these trees are brushes of witches. It begins with "Lucid" a short instrumental, nothing that memorable but then follows an interesting song: "La Bealtaine". It tells the story of witches. It's quite soft but there are beautiful melodies throughout. And this song is a prime example what they achieved with this album. They used their singer a lot more this time around and he gives the whole record a "Yes"-vibe. So the whole CD doesn't sound that melancholic like the two long tracks from their predecessor "Afterglow". It's more joyful, better structured. Truth to be told they jump around with themes one ore two times during the whole CD but personally I think this time around they managed to let the music breathe. It sounds more natural, maybe not as technical but it has more flow. "Bealtaine" is beautiful softer kind of progressive rock and shows us a more melodic side of the band. The next one "In Orbit" is in a similar vein. Good atmospheric progressive rock. Then follows "This Past Presence", one interesting theme follows another, it has a nice flow and (beware SPOILER!) then around then fifth minute of the song you'll get a mellotron burst that is able to send a shiver down you spine. "A Faerie's Play" is a shorter piece, delivers lots of mellotron and shows Wobbler in a more rocky mood. "The River" explores many different themes but seems also more focused than the long tracks of "Afterglow". The Chorus even sounds like something "Yes" may have written and has an AOR touch! The album ends with an expanded reprise of the beginning theme, "Lucid Theme", a gentle but more focused keyboard number than the opening one. All in all an interesting album. They seem to be more focused on melodies this time. They've cut back the technicality of their music and worked on their songwriting. The vocals and some moods owe to "Yes" but they don't seem to copy anything. Yes, the use old sounds, but they've managed to create a classical progressive rock record of their own. Review by "Matma" (Rate Your Music).

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED !!!

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*. The Human Instinct .*

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Album: Peg Leg (2002)(Original Recording 1975)

Genre: Prog Rock (Heavy/Psych/Hard Rock)  /  New Zealand

In late 1975, when the line-up consisted of Greer on drums, Whitehead on guitar, Mikkelson on bass, and McDonald on keyboards, a recording session for an impending album was done. The group at that time had been playing together for around 18 months at the Shantytown nightclub under Auckland's Civic Theatre. Several months passed before a rough mix-down of the tapes were performed. By the time the sessions were finished, the Human Instinct had moved on to a new residency at Crofts and there style of music had changed, along with new members in the band. The project was subsequently shelved. In 2001, the session tapes were located at Stebbing's warehouse and a long slow process of restoring and re-mastering the tapes took place with the final result being the release of that 1975 album on CD called "Peg Leg - The Lost Tapes". Review by "bluespilz" (Rate Your Music).

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!  WONDERFUL !!!

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*. Пикник (Picnic) .* (Reissue+Bonus)

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Album: Харакири (1991)(Reissue 2004 + 1 Bonus)

Genre: Prog Rock (Art Rock)  /  Russia

Songs / Tracks Listing

01. Настоящие дни
02. Мы, как трепетные птицы
03. Я - пущенная стрела
04. Там, на самом на краю земли
05. Течёт большая река
06. С тех пор, как сгорели дома
07. Это река Ганг
08. Новая азбука
09. Романс (bonus track)

RECOMMENDED !!!

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*. John Wesley .*

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Album: The Lilypad Suite (2011)(Ep 6 Tracks)

Genre: Crossover Prog  /  USA

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. A.M.W. 01:22
2. Walls Of America 05:01
3. A Glittery Nothing 03:42
4. Still Waiting 04:25
5. Lost 04:44
6. Firelight 04:35

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!

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*. Grace .*

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Album: Grace (1979)

Genre: Symphonic Prog (Neo Prog)  /  UK

Lovely surprise this one. Never heard of this band before, but on this album they manage to sound in turns like a cross between early Genesis and Marillion. Not a single bad track here, and I would heartily recommend it to any fan of these two more famous bands - and that is by no means any disrespect to Grace! In fact, I am now making it my mission to track down more of their back catalogue. Review by "Musicbeetle" (Rate Your Music).

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!  GREAT !!!

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*. Soup .*

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Album: Children of E.L.B. (2010)(2Cd's)

Genre: Neo Psychedelic (Post/Electronic/Pop)  /  Norway

Soup is, in effect, Trondheim native Erlend Aastad Viken. And Soup should, I’m told, be written with a small ‘s’. Also, if you want to avoid embarrassment in polite company, here’s a tip. Don’t send the gazpacho back because it’s cold. A media and communication student Erlend is, as you might have guessed, a massively talented, highly creative lad. He’s not short of ambition, either, as this current album (his second as soup) is a double CD, in a beautiful double gatefold sleeve with striking artwork by Lasse Hoile. He self-financed his first soup album, Come On Pioneers and as a result got a record deal with the wonderfully named label How Is Annie Records, who re-released Pioneers in 2008 to some good reviews. Soup live is Erlend plus drummer Sverre Leraand, bass player Rune Leraand, and guitarist Ørjan W Saur and all three players played on this record. If you’re into labels then I’d guess post-rock and/or electro-rock hits the mark in describing the soup sound. In terms of his single-handed creative vision, parallels could, I guess be drawn with Steven Wilson, who like Erlend started out in his bedroom. Sound-wise, fans of Sigur Ros, Mogwai, Explosions In The Sky et al will find much to like here. Erlend’s voice is a delicate, fragile thing of beauty, no better exemplified than on disc one closer Playground Memories that pushes all the right symphonic buttons and is, if I’m being frank, a beautiful song. Elsewhere he has more than a touch of the Steve Hogarths about him. Which is no bad thing. He can do the a-ha thing too, and Utopia wouldn’t sound out of place on the wireless. In fact, if there was any justice this jaunty and in places incredibly uplifting electro-pop/rock tune would sell by the cartload. What sets this record apart to these ears is the variety of music on offer, within the overall chill-out framework. I’ve listened to some stuff that starts, meanders around for forty minutes or so, then finishes with not even a whimper. Disc two opener, She Had Set Out To Find The Sun starts, for example, with a bit of Tangerine Dream electronica, before a hypnotic electro pulse will have you reaching for the glow sticks and there’s an ever so slightly unexpected, Floydy rock out bit near the end. Children Of E.L.B. Pt. 1&2 is quite reminiscent of the electro direction Pure Reason Revolution have taken on recent records, and it’s a much heavier piece yet with more than a modicum of Scandinavian restraint – think Mogwai in kaftans. Don’t, though, be expecting any major guitar histrionics, Hammond frenzy or growling. Across both discs the overall mood is, well, moody, and the soundscapes created are ethereal. I love, though, how the last track, We Share The Same Breath Pt. 2 (what is it about the ‘fashion’ of lower case lettering I wonder? Not sure Brian - but I've made it all case sensitive ;0) is truly symphonic – it builds to a rousing climax. And ends. No follow-up noodling, no afterthought add-ons. Nice. For a sophomore effort it’s a triumph, and comes heartily recommended to all those of you who like the artistes referenced above. Particularly worthy of note is the sound quality – crisp and expansive. As the sleeve notes read, what we have here is 1000 hours of planning, playing, recording, editing, mixing and mastering. Now, that must be worth your support. Review by "Brian Watson" (www.dprp.net).

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!  MARVELLOUS !!!

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