I previously reviewed another album from this act. This one is perhaps the stronger of the two. It’s definitely darker. This is modern progressive rock that leans on classic prog foundations. It’s also a very strong release.This is more like metallic prog than classic melodic, but there is a good range throughout.
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Track by Track Review
Continuum
Some killer keyboard jamming opens this. The rest of the band join, and we’re off into a killer, bouncing, driving movement that features prog and psychedelic elements. There is a section with some serious drum jamming. The guitar solo is melodic and tasty.
Outer Limits
I love the cool trippy rocking jam that opens this. The track soars out into some exceptional powerful progressive rock as it continues. This works through a number of shifts and changes as it continues. I’m reminded at different times of bands ranging from Yes to Styx, but it is also fresh and modern. The saxophone solo is a nice touch.
Puddle of Tears
There is a blues rock angle built into this. Yet, it’s decidedly proggy, too. This gets into driving, nearly metallic territory at times, too. This is darker and heavier than a lot of the stuff here.
Face of Sorrow
I can make out hints of the proggier side of Queensrÿche at times here, but more definite progressive rock influences are present, too. We get spoken lyrics in a section that makes me think of Dream Theater a little. The track gets some almost creepy sung vocals beyond there. This is a dramatic, dynamic and powerful piece of music.
After the Disaster
Weird ambient music is in the background as a spoken voice tells a tale. Eventually it fires out into melodic progressive rock. It drops further down the road to a symphonically tinged mellower section. This is a dark piece, but it’s also so powerful.
Before The Rain
A keyboard based section serves as the backdrop for a spoken voice. The track gradually evolves outward instrumentally after that voice is gone. This becomes a melodic prog piece that again makes me think of both Styx and Yes. It isn’t as dark or heavy as a lot of the rest. Keyboards drive the majority of the track.
Our Resting Place
This has a good energy and groove. It again has a lot in common with modern Styx. Yet, it’s unique at the same time. This is not as dark or heavy as some of the rest. It has some hints of jazz in the mix.
Hollow Heart
Another melodic track, this feels somber. It’s slower that some of the rest. The instrumental section is classy, bringing classic prog and more modern elements together.
Finding a New Home
Moving prog is on the menu as the cut gets underway. After that holds it sans vocals for a good while, it drops to a keyboard based atmospheric backdrop for a spoken vocal section. After that winds through, we’re back into the earlier instrumental prog jam. That movement ends the track and the album.