The artwork of the "lost world" on show is most impressive. It evokes a feeling of ancient savagery that makes Turok; a product of American Indian culture, seem tame by comparison. It's an epic yarn that makes sure to pull you in and involve the viewer; not just relying on the action to keep the pace. No Land of the Lost campness on show here.
Included in the DVD is an informative "making of" documentary that both tells the history of the character and this new interpretation of the myth. Should you be so moved there is a commentary soundtrack that can be turned on.
This is as good as any animated movie package out there and I suspect that one might find oneself viewing this more than once. While not of the caliber of Akira or Ghost in the Shell this does take a good stab at grown-up animation.
Well worth the price of admission methinks.
That is your tasty lot for this week. New or old nothing to bad and quite a lot that is really rather good. Next time I should have a live gig review from the DSF CD launch (my first post-cancer live music outing). As always stay aware, rocking, and safe. Check out live music where ever you can.
Article comments
1 - Marty Dodge
Crowning Glory have a tinge of Diamond Head about them as well. I just noticed that as I listened to them during my chemo today.
2 - Chris Beaumont
I am really digging the Bushwhack disk! Good stuff!
I got Maiden's Live After Death but have not yet watched it.
I also have tickets to the Maiden stop in Jersey on 3/14!!
3 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus
Sorry to be a spoiler again...
I just can't believe how many people throw that term "Progressive" around about stuff that sounds so mediocre. I don't believe too many people on BC remember just how much DT did with I&W. I mean that album was so pioneering! No one had ever done stuff like that in the metal genre.
Bushwack is very generic & just because they throw in some keyboards doesn't make them progressive!!
I suggest:
Three - The End is Begun
Sieges Even - Paramount
Thought Chamber - Angular Perceptions (Very Reminiscent of DT)
Arcturus - Sideshow Symphonies (Unfortunately, it was their last album)
(And if you haven't heard it yet)
Spiral Architect - A Sceptic's Universe
Cynic - Focus
4 - Chris Beaumont
Haven't heard that Arcturua album, though I have liked what little I've heard from them.
I have that Spiral Architect album, I can't say it ever did a lot for me. Some cool stuff for sure, but it never truly grabbed me.
I really like the Bushwhack disk, regardless of your lower estimation ( :) ). They are only teens and have a long way to go before they reach their potential peak.
5 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus
Sure, Chris... I can understand that you may not be hooked on Spiral Architect but they are a benchmark for the Progressive Metal scene. A Skeptic's Universe was (& is) an amazing,timeless piece of work that is the essence of what Progressive Metal is all about.
If the writers on this board are going to use the term "Progressive" to catagorize a band's release then they should be very familiar with that genre.
Spiral Architect's CD is not only a "must have" but a "much Listened to" part of your collection.
Other crucial CDs to own
Watchtower - Control & Resistance
Cynic - Focus
Atheist - Unquestionable Presence & Elements
Dream Theater - I&W & Metropolis Pt.2:Scenes...
Opeth - Still Life & Blackwater Park
Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry
Spastic Ink - Ink Compatible
Michael Manring - Thonk
Ironchrist -Getting the most out of your extinction (Though they were considered "cross-over", their music incorporated ideas at the time that weren't popular)