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RC2 - “Future Awaits”

Reviewed by: Jerry Lucky
Genre: Prog
Country: Venezuela
Language: English
Length: 59:41
Release Date: 7/29/08
Band Members: Eduardo Benatar / drums Pedro Misle / bass
  Mauricio Barroeta / guitars Rafael Paz / piano, keyboards
  Felix Duque / vocals
 
Track Listing: 1.) -Time Pieces (10:58) 8.)-Voice of the Storm - Part 2 (9:49)
  2.)-Future Awaits (7:07)  
  3.)-11 (7:29)  
  4.)- Autumn (8:02)  
  5.)-El Diablo Suelto (4:02)  
  6.)-Coming Down Again (6:12)  
  7.)-Voice of the Storm - Part 1 (6:06)
     
 

Change is inevitable. It happens to all of us. I guess what’s really important is how we respond to change. Back in the late eighties and into the mid nineties there was a band in Venezuela called Radio Clip. They’d recorded four albums and had performed in thousands of concerts across the country. Then the inevitable, the band fell apart. Picking up the pieces it was decided the band would move forward in another form so in 1999 they renamed themselves RC2 and decided to create music in the progressive rock genre. Their first self-titled CD was released in 2003 and showed them creating music that was on the heavier side. The band also moved toSpain where they were able to secure an opening gig with Dream Theater. That brings us to the release of their second CD entitledFuture Awaits.***

RC2 consists of Felix Duque (vocals), Eric Baule (guitars), Rafael Paz (keyboards), Pedro Misle (bass) and Eduardo Benatar (drums). One of the things you notice right-off-the-bat with Future Awaits is the change in musical approach. It’s more symphonic and less progressive metal. The guitars are still present but keyboards play a much bigger role in the compositions. There are eight tracks, all of them on the longish side, only one track is under six minutes and the last two tracks are actually part 1 and 2 of the same song making it about sixteen minutes. The album starts off with “Time Pieces” (10:59) featuring a rousing staccato guitar-drums introduction in a complex signature, which then evolves into the song proper. RC2’s style of prog has a modern sound but they compose in a more traditional style. The songs contain many parts and move back and forth between these elements. It’s clearly symphonic, but there is also a definite edge to the sound; romantic, yes, but also aggressive. There is a hint of that Latin feel found in the South American prog style, but it’s only a hint. It seems that the heavier the music gets, that’s the first thing that disappears. Where you do hear that trait with RC2 is in the intricacy of the music. Not that it’s complex, but rather it’s all about layers and layers of detailed arrangements all supporting the various melodies and rich harmonies. The music of Future Awaits, because the tracks are so long, allows for lots of softer, mellow moments, where the band’s instrumental prowess shines. There are a couple tracks on the CD’s second half, tracks like “Autumn” (8:02) where the band really hit their stride offering some wonderful keyboards, flute and some spectacular musical riffs. Over all there isn’t a weak track, each offers something sonically pleasing to my ears.***

I’m trying to think of a band to compare them too sound-wise and the best comparison I can make is the band IZZ. RC2 can get heavy if they want to, but they have also developed a stronger sense of composition allowing for their music to ebb-and-flow, to breathe which in the end creates a strong sense of emotion. If you enjoy your symphonic progressive rock with a touch of South American flavour. RC2 should be on your shopping list. Future Awaits offers a nice balance of progressive sounds old and new.

 

 

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