Genre(s): Instrumental Progressive Metal
Format: digital
Release date: September 24, 2021
Tracklist
1. Crystal Illusion (5:41)
2. The Pharaoh's Temple (3:30)
3. A Kiss Goodbye (3:27)
4. Iridescence (3:40)
5. Paranormal Mortal (5:57)
6. Automaton (3:28)
7. Paralyzed With Fear (4:20)
8. King Chronos (5:30)
9. The Voyage (4:06)
Total Time 39:39
Line-up
Thomas Thunder - drums
Derek Sherinian (Planet X, Sons of Apollo, Dream Theater) - keyboards
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Sons of Apollo, Guns n Roses, Asia) - guitar (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9)
Tony Franklin (The Firm, Jimmy Page) - bass (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9)
Brianna Kieon (3)Nathan Wilcox (3)
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Echo Deva Picone (7)
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While the album’s current singles are pure prog, showing influence of Dream Theater and Sons of Apollo, ‘Iridescence’ stands out because it incorporates other influences. The nearly four-minute opus opens with a drum fill by Thunder, brooding keyboard and equally steady bass and guitar from Franklin and Thal that takes audiences back to the 80s. Speaking of Thunder, at only 15, his talents on the drums are clear. His fills, his ability to keep time, and add just the right flare at all of the right moments is impressive. It is enough to put even some older drummers (this drummer included) to shame. The collective’s work points to a bit of the big hair ballads of that age before taking on more of a pure prog approach as the song progresses. From there, the group takes another even more dramatic turn, opting instead for a blues-based rock approach a la Deep Purple. It makes for such a stark contrast to the other influences. Yet at the same time the contrast is well-balanced. It makes the song all the more interesting. By the song’s end, it will leave listeners fulfilled through that display of well-balanced influences. It is just one of the songs that serves to show the album’s strength.Read the full review at philspicks.wordpress.com
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