**2.5 PA stars.Your IP address has been temporarily blocked due to a large number of HTTP requests. I hope this band trascends in their next effort, all of this one's musical composition limitations. I myself could not care less for this or that. So, overrated falls short, unless you are a secret admirer of Elton's music, but ashamed to admit it. The Elton John like voice, with Elton's kind of song writing, does not help neither. The guitar work, although well produced, can't escape that either. Some Keith Emerson's/ Rick Wakeman's like keys in the long run are not enough to pull this work above its limited musical language. (Tuxedomoon, just to mention one).īesides that, you are in for another, not daring, more "cliches", of the "Synth/Prog/Rock" formula music, that I have heard through this 2013 more than once. Not much to really highlight this work for, besides the mystery of having been included in PA, above real "proggers", who have not yet being included. BUT not even that kind of Synth/Rock is novel nor original. Synth/Rock as such, more than real "prog".
I have tried to find the "prog" side in ECHOES OF GIANTS's, first release "At The End Of Myself", and well it "crosses over" to If PA takes these kind of bands as Proggers, well, we are in for trouble. Mainstream Rock, with some "Prog" keyboard's touch. Posted Saturday, Novem| Review this album | Report (Review #1080718) This album is a work of art, pure and simple. This album explores the soul of the writer, and I find that to be far more interesting than anyĪmount of showboating. The music itself lends itself to the introspective mood, and I believe that's how it should be. I cannot recommend this album enough for those that like thoughtful, lyrically-rich music. These add an even proggier feel to the music. thereĪre some other more novel instruments used, such as the Malletkat and other percussion I also find theīass to be very foundational to the rest of the music and excellently performed. They often drive the melodies, and there is a good variety of tone. Also, the keys on this album areĪ real treat. Theĭrums are also appropriate, but still more than proficient. Of fantastic acoustic guitar lines that seem to transition into electric without a hitch. As for the instruments, the band provides a great mix I think they need to get him on board, though, as his vocal style is simple, melodic,Īnd quaint. Theīand is made up of three individuals, while the vocalist is a guest singer named Joey It contains excellent performances, still. Therefore, this album is not a technical feat. Their musical and vocals hooks really grab you. Of making nostalgic guitar lines that are further bolstered by the excellent keyboard work. The album that I find to be both lyrically and musically compelling. There is also another three track song called "My First Breath" later in They do quite a good job with structuring this album, as the first seven tracks are all This band is matureĮnough already to understand what technique is really meant to do: to supplement the So technical that any amount of technique begins to mean nothing. Time signature changes that really mean something. This band has a keen ear for beautiful melodies, and also gives attention to The lyrics, however, would be nothing without great music, and Echoes of Giants gives us It addresses groanings too deep for words. It's a journey of sorts, a spiritual one. This album addresses personal feelings of wretchedness, thoughts ofĭepravity, and hope in a cure. Of my favorites for many, many years to come.īut what is that connection? The general theme of this album is found in its title: learning to I found a connection with it that is so intensely personal that I feel that this album will be one Within this album that feels so alive and palpable, so undeniable and engaging. Has spirit, soul, and intelligence that are beyond so many others. But these guys have something that many bands completely lack: soul. Riverside-esque title, but this band is nothing like Riverside musically.Įchoes of Giants is a band from Missouri, USA, which isn't exactly the hotspot for prog in the I admit that it caught my eye mainly because of the
"At the End of Myself" is one such album. On a very personal level with both the music and the lyrics. I don't know, where do I start on this album? Sometimes you'll listen to an album and beĬrushed by the weight of its musical awesomeness.
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