But it's too little too late and though 'Shades' is another Nice drum part by Brunelle and picked-up by some slippery electric guitar from John McCloskey. Finally there's some heat on '3rd Degree' which opens with a Recording is flat with a tinny mix, failing to accentuate the best these players have to offer. 'Mask' just drags as this record starts to lose us and it's at this point we can't help but ask, with such quality musicians, why? As well, the it seems fine but probably won't last long in your Title cut picks up a bit, a very Discipline-like piece which feels comfortable like a good generic t-shirt. Unremarkable and I fear this is a band that will become lost over time in the throngs of Progdom, someday getting their all-too-late cult following. Jennifer Huff's competent but monotone vocals lead 'Night Embrace', a creepy nocturnal dance of spirits. The plodding arpeggio of 'Crossing the Threshold' starts things with a whimper and grows into a somewhat interesting space voyage with some niceĭrumming by Allen Brunelle. The music is solid but the energy is low, and one keeps waiting for things to take
This record needs a shot of vitamin B 12 and maybe some black coffee. There are also nods to other heavy progsters like Rush and Saga. Guitarist Adam Levin reflects his guru with pride and a little prejudice. As a pupil of Robert Fripp's Guitar Craft school, leader/Warr
Third shuffling in the Maryland band's line-up for this, probably their most cohesive effort. Posted Saturday, J| Review this album | Report (Review #220069) In the liner notes the band thanksĪNEKDOTEN, SOLARIS, DISCIPLINE, ILLUVATAR, HAPPY THE MAN, NEBELNEST and We get both female and male vocals singing the I like the way the guitar solos over top later. "Sparks Fly" opens with heavy guitar and drums as synths come in withįorce. It's KING CRIMSON-like after 2 minutes as touch VocalsĬome in as angular guitar continues.
"Shades" has this outstanding intro of bass, guitar and drums before we get someĪngular guitar which was plentiful on their last album. "3rd Degree" is a more uptempo guitar drive track. I really like the chorus when the sound gets fuller. "Mask" is laid back with chunky bass as reserved vocals Lots of touch guitar and stick on this one.The guitar starts to get aggressive 3 "The Gentle Art Of Firewalking" is another In,then we hear Jennifer for the first time. "Night Embrace" opens with drums as bass joins It settles back 4 1/2 minutes in but then the guitar starts ripping it up again as Electric guitar comes in with drums as the sound builds. "Crossing The Threshold" is the opening instrumental.
Of Ray Weston is an improvement in my opinion, and John McCloskey is the new guitarist. Marty on keys i've talked about, Jennifer Huff on vocals in place I guess the biggest change on this album from the previous one "Feed The Silence" has toĭo with the lineup changes. Was always willing to let artists borrow his equipment at the "NearFest" concerts, including Anyone who loves hockey and Prog is my kind of guy. Talked about Marty playing goalie on their hockey team and often playing at 4:30 am (because that was the only time they could get ice time) and then off he would go to Was "Absolutely the most generous & positive guy i've known". Allen the drummer in tribute said that Marty It's probably not a coincedence that the favourite albums of mine from those twoīands are the ones Marty played on. Some might remember him as being a member ofĬHAOS CODE, he just played on their debut ("A Tapestry Of Afterthoughts") before joining This was the final album for the DARK AETHER PROJECT and the First off i'd like to dedicate this review to keyboardist / stick player Marty Saletta who just
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