One of the first things that struck me, after the fact that the songs are just really good, was the production. This is a debut album that the band is releasing independently, not generally the ideal arena for strong production values. One listen to this self titled debut will have you thinking it's a major label release. The sound is crisp, clear, and perfectly balanced. The sound that stands out the most is the guitar, it has a raw feel as it stands apart from the very clean sounds of the keyboards and bass. All of the elements fit together in such a way that the slick and the raw come together in a perfect harmony. Very impressive for an independent production.
The songs run from all out rockers, to Dream Theater style compositions, to quiet ballad types. Each of the four get their moments to shine, but it is not about getting noticed or being flashy. All of them are adept at playing their instruments and each one enters into each song with the mindset of what is best for the song. This allows for a nice balance. I am sure you have all heard bands where the guitarist takes charge and overshadows the rest to the detriment of the song, you will see none of that here. They may be young, but the approach and resulting creations come across as being mature beyond their years.
Bottomline. If you are a fan of instrumental or progressive rock and metal, do yourself a favor and seek out this album, you will not be disappointed. Throughout the thirteen song collection, they never repeat themselves and each song has a distinct sound. This is one of those pleasant discoveries that will leave you beaming long after the last note has faded away.
Highly Recommended.
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