Exovex radio silence12/18/2023 ![]() ![]() But what's there is there, and most importantly, we have the great tracks. Power of the last four are supposed to be connected to the narrator's deteriorating mental Why Simmons would ever include the first two tracks in light of the rest of the album maybe the "Dead Reckoning"'s opening even features a nice EDM style opening beat. Powerful guitar from then on, and the quieter sections are particularly interesting and beautiful. We see some uniqueness and energy from his compositions and playing. Suddenly, "Seeker's Prayer" starts off, and you know that things are about to get serious. In fact, for those tracks Simmons almost sounds like SWilson. Erase" to witness even Stevenįlippin' Wilson falling into that trap - and at first, it seems like a one-two-three type deal with theįirst two tracks. Of course, this could've been a by-the-numbers, evenīoring, release - just see most of this year's "Hand. Singer/songwriters, out to make an album about a man going insane with the help of a grabīag of modern prog's great drummers. Here we see Dale Simmons, one of many of modern crossover prog's Social review comments | Review Posted Wednesday, | Review this album | Report (Review #1719783)Ī surprising album. Yet those who want their prog with a dash of the unexpected might This is not necessarily a weakness - the album has strong consistency throughoutĪnd the shifting of drummers is curiously not particularly notable. Turns to take us away from the guitar driven prog. I felt quite certain where the album was headed and sure enough, there were no left. To be the lack of any notable musical surprises. Note is Simmons' control of dynamics: he knows well the art of leading the listener towards a ripping solo break. Simmons laces several tracks with some tasty guitar work and the hired band provide some robust backing. Somewhat morosely, they chart sequentially the decline of a man into isolation and apparent Simmons is good singer, and the lyrics are suitably Result often sounds somewhat similar to 'Fear of a Blank Planet' era Porcupine Tree. Interesting and at times compelling album written and performed by Dale Simmons with help from guest drummers Josh Freese, KeithĬarlock and Gavin Harrison and keyboard player Richard Barbieri adding another dimension. ![]()
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