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GODSTICKS Crossover Prog • United Kingdom
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Godsticks biography Although Godsticks was originally formed in 2006 as a cover band in South Wales, this three piece band have evolved and combined a multitude of influences and styles to make their own style. A definitive funk style combined with more traditional progressive rock sounds and keyboards make for a fresh and unique listen. Godsticks is like a progressive blend of Beardfish, with their prominent baselines, and more recent alternative rock, although with a more visible sense of humor.
As of right now Godsticks has only released their debut EP, a promising self-release that shows that the band have legs under them and are ready to run. The band says that they originally branched off into writing original material because they wanted to hear elements that were not present in the music they were inspired by.
Godsticks is definitely going to be a band to watch over the coming years as they prepare to release a debut album, and with their fresh approach which fuses progressive rock with a heavy funk they can definitely be seen as an innovative force. MP3, Free Download (stream) Recommended for people who like a strong groove and a good sense of humor in music. Forum discussions News & tour dates Godsticks official website YouTube videos Buy music Discography Latest reviews
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3.05 | 3 ratings Godsticks 2008
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Godsticks Godsticks Crossover Prog
Review by Windhawk Special Collaborator Neo Prog/Psych Teams & Band Submissions
Promising debut EP by this UK-based outfit.
Light and optimistic tunes dominate this 5-track EP; where the emphasis seems to be to create joyful and pleasant moods and atmospheres. The guitarwork is mostly of a mellow nature - acoustic guitars and undistorted clean patterns dominating - and the joyful spirit of the songs to some extent hides some rather nifty contributions by this instrument. Singles/EPs/Fan Club/Promo, The vocals are the key feature in these excursions however; the instrumentation sets up a foundation for Darran Charles charming 2008 vocals first and foremost; and besides his vocal assets a distinct bass guitar is the most noticeable element on this production. 3.05 | 3 ratings Personally I found the jazz-tinged affair "Puppy Gardener" to be a standout effort here; especially the first half or so of this song BUY highlights instrumental contrasts and musical complexities in a nice and captivating manner.
Still, joyful art pop is the name of the game here - and those looking for pleasant tunes of this nature should find this EP a rewarding experience.
Send comments to Windhawk (BETA) | Report this review (#226772) | Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 01:29 EST Review Permalink | Submit a review for this album
Godsticks Godsticks Crossover Prog
Review by King By-Tor Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator
Another excellent crossover act to pay attention to!
This band with their debut EP really came out of nowhere to make an excellent strike at the progressive community. What we have here is a 3-piece band out of Wales with a very unique and intriguing sound, and though this EP is only the start to what should be a promising career, it really is an excellent listen time after time. Running at 22-minutes in length the disc is just about a full blown studio release anyways, and the amount of polish and effort put into the disc really separate this band from a lot of other bands attempting to Singles/EPs/Fan Club/Promo, hit it off. 2008 3.05 | 3 ratings Godsticks must have learned something in their early days as a cover band, because it is really hard to compare them to any other BUY band. The band plays a style of music that is almost unclassifiable, it's surprisingly 'large' sounding for a 3-piece group and it has enough funk to it to make you want to dance. Still there's a heavy amount of keyboards and virtuosic musicianship to make the hardcore proggers turn their head in notice. Speed changes in some of the songs make for some spine chilling moments that will bring a smile to your face just about every time, and the unmistakable groove in many of the songs just makes you want to put them on repeat. Jason Marsh is immediately a notable player with his aggressive style of bass playing that dominates many of the tracks as ''The Fish'' once did in Yes. The intro to Puppy Gardener is an absolutely wonderful fiasco of bass playing until the rest of the band comes in. While this song is definitely the highlight of the entire disc it's not only because of the bass playing. Steve Roberts makes the skins interesting with his playing that can keep your head bobbing while Darran Charles distinct voice delivers some quirky lines and his subtle, yet effective guitar playing add yet another layer to the music.
Of course, let's not forget about the rest of these excellent tracks. Not The Face opens up the fray with a splash of keyboards before moving right into the tune. If there's one thing you really have to respect about this band it has got to be the way they are able to maneuver through concisely written tunes as though they had 20-minutes to let a song unfold. The songs are all fairly short, between 3-6 minutes each, but all the songs have enough time to develop themes and nothing ever feels like it's 'cut short'. Only When Provoked opens up with some soothing guitar reminiscent of an emotional Joe Satriani and that dominant bass which leads into the main section of the song. Excellent melodies help make this one yet another standout on the album.
The second half of the EP is a lot more 'calm', but no less impressive. Venial is a pleasing and very serene tune that has a nice little breakdown coming into the beginning of the chorus. That unmissable funk comes back full force in this song but still manages to stay subtle throughout the tune, making for a very pleasing combination of laid back and demanding - like a perfectly mixed drink. A wonderfully emotive guitar solo from Charles coming into the second half is enough to give you chills as the song slowly makes its way to the end. It ends with another calm tune in the form of Clinical which is largely reminiscent of a progressive version of The Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Charles makes subdued use of his voice, as he seems to know its limits well. By the time the album ends you'll no doubt be salivating for more.
It seems like there's been a lot of excellent debut EPs sprouting up all over the place. Between these guys and other acts like Mekhlin there's a very promising new progressive scene emerging that has a very unique sound that should shush all the nay-sayers who are saying that progressive music is becoming stale. Like Mekhlin this band has released an excellent and highly impressive disc with this EP, and people should really start to focus their attention when the band starts recording their first studio album. This one is going to get 3.5 post-it notes out of 5 for an incredibly strong 22-minute debut that shows an impeccable amount of promise. Highly recommended, and let's hope a studio release is not too far away.
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GODSTICKS Crossover Prog • United Kingdom
From Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website
Godsticks biography Although Godsticks was originally formed in 2006 as a cover band in South Wales, this three piece band have evolved and combined a multitude of influences and styles to make their own style. A definitive funk style combined with more traditional progressive rock sounds and keyboards make for a fresh and unique listen. Godsticks is like a progressive blend of Beardfish, with their prominent baselines, and more recent alternative rock, although with a more visible sense of humor.
As of right now Godsticks has only released their debut EP, a promising self-release that shows that the band have legs under them and are ready to run. The band says that they originally branched off into writing original material because they wanted to hear elements that were not present in the music they were inspired by.
Godsticks is definitely going to be a band to watch over the coming years as they prepare to release a debut album, and with their fresh approach which fuses progressive rock with a heavy funk they can definitely be seen as an innovative force. MP3, Free Download (stream) Recommended for people who like a strong groove and a good sense of humor in music. Forum discussions News & tour dates Godsticks official website YouTube videos Buy music Discography Latest reviews
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More places to buy GODSTICKS music online
l Buy Progressive Rock music and Rarities at DOUG LARSON IMPORTS (Free shipping on orders over 10 cds) l Doug Larson's Imports eBay Store l Search for GODSTICKS at GEMM - Prog Music Marketplace, 30 Million LPs, CDs, DVDs, Books.
Buy GODSTICKS & Prog Rock Digital Music online:
l Search for GODSTICKS DRM-Free MP3 Downloads @ AmazonMP3 (USA Only) | AmazonMP3 (UK Only) l Buy your digital music at eMusic.com (worldwide)
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3.05 | 3 ratings Godsticks 2008
GODSTICKS Music Reviews
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Godsticks Godsticks Crossover Prog
Review by Windhawk Special Collaborator Neo Prog/Psych Teams & Band Submissions
Promising debut EP by this UK-based outfit.
Light and optimistic tunes dominate this 5-track EP; where the emphasis seems to be to create joyful and pleasant moods and atmospheres. The guitarwork is mostly of a mellow nature - acoustic guitars and undistorted clean patterns dominating - and the joyful spirit of the songs to some extent hides some rather nifty contributions by this instrument. Singles/EPs/Fan Club/Promo, The vocals are the key feature in these excursions however; the instrumentation sets up a foundation for Darran Charles charming 2008 vocals first and foremost; and besides his vocal assets a distinct bass guitar is the most noticeable element on this production. 3.05 | 3 ratings Personally I found the jazz-tinged affair "Puppy Gardener" to be a standout effort here; especially the first half or so of this song BUY highlights instrumental contrasts and musical complexities in a nice and captivating manner.
Still, joyful art pop is the name of the game here - and those looking for pleasant tunes of this nature should find this EP a rewarding experience.
Send comments to Windhawk (BETA) | Report this review (#226772) | Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 01:29 EST Review Permalink | Submit a review for this album
Godsticks Godsticks Crossover Prog
Review by King By-Tor Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator
Another excellent crossover act to pay attention to!
This band with their debut EP really came out of nowhere to make an excellent strike at the progressive community. What we have here is a 3-piece band out of Wales with a very unique and intriguing sound, and though this EP is only the start to what should be a promising career, it really is an excellent listen time after time. Running at 22-minutes in length the disc is just about a full blown studio release anyways, and the amount of polish and effort put into the disc really separate this band from a lot of other bands attempting to Singles/EPs/Fan Club/Promo, hit it off. 2008 3.05 | 3 ratings Godsticks must have learned something in their early days as a cover band, because it is really hard to compare them to any other BUY band. The band plays a style of music that is almost unclassifiable, it's surprisingly 'large' sounding for a 3-piece group and it has enough funk to it to make you want to dance. Still there's a heavy amount of keyboards and virtuosic musicianship to make the hardcore proggers turn their head in notice. Speed changes in some of the songs make for some spine chilling moments that will bring a smile to your face just about every time, and the unmistakable groove in many of the songs just makes you want to put them on repeat. Jason Marsh is immediately a notable player with his aggressive style of bass playing that dominates many of the tracks as ''The Fish'' once did in Yes. The intro to Puppy Gardener is an absolutely wonderful fiasco of bass playing until the rest of the band comes in. While this song is definitely the highlight of the entire disc it's not only because of the bass playing. Steve Roberts makes the skins interesting with his playing that can keep your head bobbing while Darran Charles distinct voice delivers some quirky lines and his subtle, yet effective guitar playing add yet another layer to the music.
Of course, let's not forget about the rest of these excellent tracks. Not The Face opens up the fray with a splash of keyboards before moving right into the tune. If there's one thing you really have to respect about this band it has got to be the way they are able to maneuver through concisely written tunes as though they had 20-minutes to let a song unfold. The songs are all fairly short, between 3-6 minutes each, but all the songs have enough time to develop themes and nothing ever feels like it's 'cut short'. Only When Provoked opens up with some soothing guitar reminiscent of an emotional Joe Satriani and that dominant bass which leads into the main section of the song. Excellent melodies help make this one yet another standout on the album.
The second half of the EP is a lot more 'calm', but no less impressive. Venial is a pleasing and very serene tune that has a nice little breakdown coming into the beginning of the chorus. That unmissable funk comes back full force in this song but still manages to stay subtle throughout the tune, making for a very pleasing combination of laid back and demanding - like a perfectly mixed drink. A wonderfully emotive guitar solo from Charles coming into the second half is enough to give you chills as the song slowly makes its way to the end. It ends with another calm tune in the form of Clinical which is largely reminiscent of a progressive version of The Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Charles makes subdued use of his voice, as he seems to know its limits well. By the time the album ends you'll no doubt be salivating for more.
It seems like there's been a lot of excellent debut EPs sprouting up all over the place. Between these guys and other acts like Mekhlin there's a very promising new progressive scene emerging that has a very unique sound that should shush all the nay-sayers who are saying that progressive music is becoming stale. Like Mekhlin this band has released an excellent and highly impressive disc with this EP, and people should really start to focus their attention when the band starts recording their first studio album. This one is going to get 3.5 post-it notes out of 5 for an incredibly strong 22-minute debut that shows an impeccable amount of promise. Highly recommended, and let's hope a studio release is not too far away.
Send comments to King By-Tor (BETA) | Report this review (#192743) | Posted Friday, December 12, 2008, 20:54 EST Review Permalink | Submit a review for this album
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GODSTICKS Crossover Prog • United Kingdom
From Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website
Godsticks biography Although Godsticks was originally formed in 2006 as a cover band in South Wales, this three piece band have evolved and combined a multitude of influences and styles to make their own style. A definitive funk style combined with more traditional progressive rock sounds and keyboards make for a fresh and unique listen. Godsticks is like a progressive blend of Beardfish, with their prominent baselines, and more recent alternative rock, although with a more visible sense of humor.
As of right now Godsticks has only released their debut EP, a promising self-release that shows that the band have legs under them and are ready to run. The band says that they originally branched off into writing original material because they wanted to hear elements that were not present in the music they were inspired by.
Godsticks is definitely going to be a band to watch over the coming years as they prepare to release a debut album, and with their fresh approach which fuses progressive rock with a heavy funk they can definitely be seen as an innovative force. MP3, Free Download (stream) Recommended for people who like a strong groove and a good sense of humor in music. Forum discussions News & tour dates Godsticks official website YouTube videos Buy music Discography Latest reviews
GODSTICKS MP3, Free Download (music stream)
Open player in a new pop-up window | Random Playlist (50) | How to submit new MP3s
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Godsticks (Eclectic) (26 replies) No topics found for : "godsticks"
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Godsticks $11.95 (Audio CD 2009)
Best selling order GODSTICKS Search Amazon
Visit Amazon tag:'Progressive Rock' for more prog rock
More places to buy GODSTICKS music online
l Buy Progressive Rock music and Rarities at DOUG LARSON IMPORTS (Free shipping on orders over 10 cds) l Doug Larson's Imports eBay Store l Search for GODSTICKS at GEMM - Prog Music Marketplace, 30 Million LPs, CDs, DVDs, Books.
Buy GODSTICKS & Prog Rock Digital Music online:
l Search for GODSTICKS DRM-Free MP3 Downloads @ AmazonMP3 (USA Only) | AmazonMP3 (UK Only) l Buy your digital music at eMusic.com (worldwide)
GODSTICKS discography of albums and videos
Ordered by release date | Add albums
GODSTICKS Albums (CD, Vinyl/LP, Cassette)
GODSTICKS Live Albums (CD, Vinyl/LP, Cassette)
GODSTICKS Videos (DVD, Blu-ray and VHS)
GODSTICKS Boxset & Compilations (CD, Vinyl/LP, Cassette)
GODSTICKS Official Singles, EPs, Fan Club & Promo (CD, Vinyl/LP, Cassette, MP3, Digital Media Download)
3.05 | 3 ratings Godsticks 2008
GODSTICKS Music Reviews
Showing last 10
Godsticks Godsticks Crossover Prog
Review by Windhawk Special Collaborator Neo Prog/Psych Teams & Band Submissions
Promising debut EP by this UK-based outfit.
Light and optimistic tunes dominate this 5-track EP; where the emphasis seems to be to create joyful and pleasant moods and atmospheres. The guitarwork is mostly of a mellow nature - acoustic guitars and undistorted clean patterns dominating - and the joyful spirit of the songs to some extent hides some rather nifty contributions by this instrument. Singles/EPs/Fan Club/Promo, The vocals are the key feature in these excursions however; the instrumentation sets up a foundation for Darran Charles charming 2008 vocals first and foremost; and besides his vocal assets a distinct bass guitar is the most noticeable element on this production. 3.05 | 3 ratings Personally I found the jazz-tinged affair "Puppy Gardener" to be a standout effort here; especially the first half or so of this song BUY highlights instrumental contrasts and musical complexities in a nice and captivating manner.
Still, joyful art pop is the name of the game here - and those looking for pleasant tunes of this nature should find this EP a rewarding experience.
Send comments to Windhawk (BETA) | Report this review (#226772) | Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 01:29 EST Review Permalink | Submit a review for this album
Godsticks Godsticks Crossover Prog
Review by King By-Tor Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator
Another excellent crossover act to pay attention to!
This band with their debut EP really came out of nowhere to make an excellent strike at the progressive community. What we have here is a 3-piece band out of Wales with a very unique and intriguing sound, and though this EP is only the start to what should be a promising career, it really is an excellent listen time after time. Running at 22-minutes in length the disc is just about a full blown studio release anyways, and the amount of polish and effort put into the disc really separate this band from a lot of other bands attempting to Singles/EPs/Fan Club/Promo, hit it off. 2008 3.05 | 3 ratings Godsticks must have learned something in their early days as a cover band, because it is really hard to compare them to any other BUY band. The band plays a style of music that is almost unclassifiable, it's surprisingly 'large' sounding for a 3-piece group and it has enough funk to it to make you want to dance. Still there's a heavy amount of keyboards and virtuosic musicianship to make the hardcore proggers turn their head in notice. Speed changes in some of the songs make for some spine chilling moments that will bring a smile to your face just about every time, and the unmistakable groove in many of the songs just makes you want to put them on repeat. Jason Marsh is immediately a notable player with his aggressive style of bass playing that dominates many of the tracks as ''The Fish'' once did in Yes. The intro to Puppy Gardener is an absolutely wonderful fiasco of bass playing until the rest of the band comes in. While this song is definitely the highlight of the entire disc it's not only because of the bass playing. Steve Roberts makes the skins interesting with his playing that can keep your head bobbing while Darran Charles distinct voice delivers some quirky lines and his subtle, yet effective guitar playing add yet another layer to the music.
Of course, let's not forget about the rest of these excellent tracks. Not The Face opens up the fray with a splash of keyboards before moving right into the tune. If there's one thing you really have to respect about this band it has got to be the way they are able to maneuver through concisely written tunes as though they had 20-minutes to let a song unfold. The songs are all fairly short, between 3-6 minutes each, but all the songs have enough time to develop themes and nothing ever feels like it's 'cut short'. Only When Provoked opens up with some soothing guitar reminiscent of an emotional Joe Satriani and that dominant bass which leads into the main section of the song. Excellent melodies help make this one yet another standout on the album.
The second half of the EP is a lot more 'calm', but no less impressive. Venial is a pleasing and very serene tune that has a nice little breakdown coming into the beginning of the chorus. That unmissable funk comes back full force in this song but still manages to stay subtle throughout the tune, making for a very pleasing combination of laid back and demanding - like a perfectly mixed drink. A wonderfully emotive guitar solo from Charles coming into the second half is enough to give you chills as the song slowly makes its way to the end. It ends with another calm tune in the form of Clinical which is largely reminiscent of a progressive version of The Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Charles makes subdued use of his voice, as he seems to know its limits well. By the time the album ends you'll no doubt be salivating for more.
It seems like there's been a lot of excellent debut EPs sprouting up all over the place. Between these guys and other acts like Mekhlin there's a very promising new progressive scene emerging that has a very unique sound that should shush all the nay-sayers who are saying that progressive music is becoming stale. Like Mekhlin this band has released an excellent and highly impressive disc with this EP, and people should really start to focus their attention when the band starts recording their first studio album. This one is going to get 3.5 post-it notes out of 5 for an incredibly strong 22-minute debut that shows an impeccable amount of promise. Highly recommended, and let's hope a studio release is not too far away.
Send comments to King By-Tor (BETA) | Report this review (#192743) | Posted Friday, December 12, 2008, 20:54 EST Review Permalink | Submit a review for this album
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GODSTICKS Crossover Prog • United Kingdom
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Godsticks biography Although Godsticks was originally formed in 2006 as a cover band in South Wales, this three piece band have evolved and combined a multitude of influences and styles to make their own style. A definitive funk style combined with more traditional progressive rock sounds and keyboards make for a fresh and unique listen. Godsticks is like a progressive blend of Beardfish, with their prominent baselines, and more recent alternative rock, although with a more visible sense of humor.
As of right now Godsticks has only released their debut EP, a promising self-release that shows that the band have legs under them and are ready to run. The band says that they originally branched off into writing original material because they wanted to hear elements that were not present in the music they were inspired by.
Godsticks is definitely going to be a band to watch over the coming years as they prepare to release a debut album, and with their fresh approach which fuses progressive rock with a heavy funk they can definitely be seen as an innovative force. MP3, Free Download (stream) Recommended for people who like a strong groove and a good sense of humor in music. Forum discussions News & tour dates Godsticks official website YouTube videos Buy music Discography Latest reviews
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3.05 | 3 ratings Godsticks 2008
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Review by Windhawk Special Collaborator Neo Prog/Psych Teams & Band Submissions
Promising debut EP by this UK-based outfit.
Light and optimistic tunes dominate this 5-track EP; where the emphasis seems to be to create joyful and pleasant moods and atmospheres. The guitarwork is mostly of a mellow nature - acoustic guitars and undistorted clean patterns dominating - and the joyful spirit of the songs to some extent hides some rather nifty contributions by this instrument. Singles/EPs/Fan Club/Promo, The vocals are the key feature in these excursions however; the instrumentation sets up a foundation for Darran Charles charming 2008 vocals first and foremost; and besides his vocal assets a distinct bass guitar is the most noticeable element on this production. 3.05 | 3 ratings Personally I found the jazz-tinged affair "Puppy Gardener" to be a standout effort here; especially the first half or so of this song BUY highlights instrumental contrasts and musical complexities in a nice and captivating manner.
Still, joyful art pop is the name of the game here - and those looking for pleasant tunes of this nature should find this EP a rewarding experience.
Send comments to Windhawk (BETA) | Report this review (#226772) | Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 01:29 EST Review Permalink | Submit a review for this album
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Review by King By-Tor Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator
Another excellent crossover act to pay attention to!
This band with their debut EP really came out of nowhere to make an excellent strike at the progressive community. What we have here is a 3-piece band out of Wales with a very unique and intriguing sound, and though this EP is only the start to what should be a promising career, it really is an excellent listen time after time. Running at 22-minutes in length the disc is just about a full blown studio release anyways, and the amount of polish and effort put into the disc really separate this band from a lot of other bands attempting to Singles/EPs/Fan Club/Promo, hit it off. 2008 3.05 | 3 ratings Godsticks must have learned something in their early days as a cover band, because it is really hard to compare them to any other BUY band. The band plays a style of music that is almost unclassifiable, it's surprisingly 'large' sounding for a 3-piece group and it has enough funk to it to make you want to dance. Still there's a heavy amount of keyboards and virtuosic musicianship to make the hardcore proggers turn their head in notice. Speed changes in some of the songs make for some spine chilling moments that will bring a smile to your face just about every time, and the unmistakable groove in many of the songs just makes you want to put them on repeat. Jason Marsh is immediately a notable player with his aggressive style of bass playing that dominates many of the tracks as ''The Fish'' once did in Yes. The intro to Puppy Gardener is an absolutely wonderful fiasco of bass playing until the rest of the band comes in. While this song is definitely the highlight of the entire disc it's not only because of the bass playing. Steve Roberts makes the skins interesting with his playing that can keep your head bobbing while Darran Charles distinct voice delivers some quirky lines and his subtle, yet effective guitar playing add yet another layer to the music.
Of course, let's not forget about the rest of these excellent tracks. Not The Face opens up the fray with a splash of keyboards before moving right into the tune. If there's one thing you really have to respect about this band it has got to be the way they are able to maneuver through concisely written tunes as though they had 20-minutes to let a song unfold. The songs are all fairly short, between 3-6 minutes each, but all the songs have enough time to develop themes and nothing ever feels like it's 'cut short'. Only When Provoked opens up with some soothing guitar reminiscent of an emotional Joe Satriani and that dominant bass which leads into the main section of the song. Excellent melodies help make this one yet another standout on the album.
The second half of the EP is a lot more 'calm', but no less impressive. Venial is a pleasing and very serene tune that has a nice little breakdown coming into the beginning of the chorus. That unmissable funk comes back full force in this song but still manages to stay subtle throughout the tune, making for a very pleasing combination of laid back and demanding - like a perfectly mixed drink. A wonderfully emotive guitar solo from Charles coming into the second half is enough to give you chills as the song slowly makes its way to the end. It ends with another calm tune in the form of Clinical which is largely reminiscent of a progressive version of The Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Charles makes subdued use of his voice, as he seems to know its limits well. By the time the album ends you'll no doubt be salivating for more.
It seems like there's been a lot of excellent debut EPs sprouting up all over the place. Between these guys and other acts like Mekhlin there's a very promising new progressive scene emerging that has a very unique sound that should shush all the nay-sayers who are saying that progressive music is becoming stale. Like Mekhlin this band has released an excellent and highly impressive disc with this EP, and people should really start to focus their attention when the band starts recording their first studio album. This one is going to get 3.5 post-it notes out of 5 for an incredibly strong 22-minute debut that shows an impeccable amount of promise. Highly recommended, and let's hope a studio release is not too far away.
Send comments to King By-Tor (BETA) | Report this review (#192743) | Posted Friday, December 12, 2008, 20:54 EST Review Permalink | Submit a review for this album
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