Hello Gang,
Let me first get this out in the open. I typically do not like the Progressive style of music. I myself find I like the power side of ProgPower better. I do like bands that have a mixture of both but I have to say that the heaviness of the power side wins me over.
After looking at the roster for PP, i was not familiar with any of the band besides JOP. I looked at all the reviews and comments on all bands and thought that Riverside was the one that seemed to be a crowd favorite. So i asked for their newest one for christmas. I have to say, I did not know what to expect and to be honest was not really expecting that much.
I put the disc in and BAM!! I LOVE THIS DISC!!! The feel, atmosphere, grooves were just amazing. I love how the keys and bass really give this disc some groove to it. I have listened to this over and over and can't get enough. I love the vocals and especially when they harmonize on the choruses. The production is pretty good on this one. I say that I wish the guitars were heavier but if they were, i think it would take away from the disc. I have to admit, i do like the heavier songs a little more but the softer ones are amazing.
PANIC ROOM - is my favorite track on the disc. I love this song, everything about it.
Okay, This comes highly recommended. Take it from someone who typically does not like this type of music. This is done VERY WELL and I am blown away at how good this disc is. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM AT PP!!
GLENN, THANK YOU AGAIN FOR INTRODUCING ANOTHER BAND TO ME!!
Need your help board. I want to buy more cd's from this band. Now i do ask help b/c i am not typically a fan of straight progressive metal. Are the other cd's they have out as good as this? Please let me know what to expect musically on their other cd's. Slower, heavier, same, production etc...
Thank you.
Brand
Let me first get this out in the open. I typically do not like the Progressive style of music. I myself find I like the power side of ProgPower better. I do like bands that have a mixture of both but I have to say that the heaviness of the power side wins me over.
After looking at the roster for PP, i was not familiar with any of the band besides JOP. I looked at all the reviews and comments on all bands and thought that Riverside was the one that seemed to be a crowd favorite. So i asked for their newest one for christmas. I have to say, I did not know what to expect and to be honest was not really expecting that much.
I put the disc in and BAM!! I LOVE THIS DISC!!! The feel, atmosphere, grooves were just amazing. I love how the keys and bass really give this disc some groove to it. I have listened to this over and over and can't get enough. I love the vocals and especially when they harmonize on the choruses. The production is pretty good on this one. I say that I wish the guitars were heavier but if they were, i think it would take away from the disc. I have to admit, i do like the heavier songs a little more but the softer ones are amazing.
PANIC ROOM - is my favorite track on the disc. I love this song, everything about it.
Okay, This comes highly recommended. Take it from someone who typically does not like this type of music. This is done VERY WELL and I am blown away at how good this disc is. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM AT PP!!
GLENN, THANK YOU AGAIN FOR INTRODUCING ANOTHER BAND TO ME!!
Need your help board. I want to buy more cd's from this band. Now i do ask help b/c i am not typically a fan of straight progressive metal. Are the other cd's they have out as good as this? Please let me know what to expect musically on their other cd's. Slower, heavier, same, production etc...
Thank you.
Brand