Search Music Review Archives

0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Review Archives

1 | 2 | 3

Music Links:
Missing Piece
Metal-Nose
Prog-Nose
Dutch Progressive
ProgressiveWorld
Proggnois
Proglands
Prog Archives
Musea Music
Syn-phonic Mail Order
Laser's Edge
Metal- Nose
Kinesis
Prog - 4 - You
Prog Pulsion
Spanish Prog Page--PRPM
Prog-Resiste
Giant Progweed
Garden Shed
Hairless Heart
Sonic Cathedral
Arlequins
Prog Rock Ring
Sea Of Tranquility
Rock Report
AOR Dream Zone
ProgNaut
ProgressiveEars
GhostLand
Ladies Of Metal
ZNR Records
Progressor
Gnosis
Other Links
Bathtub of Adventures
Dragon's Links
Unger's Prog World
German Web Ring
Prog.Web
Axiom Of Choice
New Horizons
G.E.P.R.
Colossus
Progressive Magazine
Progressive Newsletter
E-Prog
Zoltan's Progressive
Prog Radio. Net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Progland was founded by John Gabbard in 2005. It's purpose has been to provide you, the music community with the latest music and dvd reviews. It will continue to be your link to the most popular music reviews in the progressive world.

 

Sylvan - Posthumous Silence

Reviewed by: Tom Karr
Genre: Prog Rock
Country: Germany
Language: English
Length: 70:42
Release Date: 4-12-06
Label:
Progrock Records
Band Members: Marco Gluhmann - Vocals Matthias Harder - Drums
  Sebastian Harnack - Bass Kay Sohl - Guitar
  Volker Sohl - Keyboards
 
Track Listing: 1.)- Eternity Ends (2:03) 8.)-A Sad Symphony (1:42)
  2.)- Bequest Of Tears (3:19) 9.)- Questions (6:59)
  3.)- In Chains (8:38) 10.)-Answer To Life (5:56)
  4.)-Bitter Symphony (1:21)  
  5.)- Pane Of Truth (9:06)  
  6.)-No Earthly Reason (1:57  
  7.)Forgotten Virtue (6:43)  
     
The Review

What an odd creature this is, a progressive metal band, part Emo, part Nu-Metal, part Marillion-ish Neo-Prog, part symphonic prog that's ever so slightly reminiscent of the Italian school. Sylvan's fifth release, Posthumous Silence covers a broad array of styles and sounds. This is a good thing. I'm speaking as an old crotchety proghole of the worst kind, and all I can say that's bad about this music is that they occasionally throw in AOR-ish anthemic choruses in 4/4 just to hook the head banging crowd.***

All the tunes on this disc segue into each other and you need to listen to it in one sitting, please. It starts with the effect laden "Eternity End", which turns into "Bequest Of Tears" and "In Chains", which rocks out into excellent prog fashion.***

"Bitter Symphony" and "Pane Of Truth" form an ominous duo and are among the highest points of intensity that Sylvan will reach on this disc. Bassist Sebastian Hardack and also varied guitarist Kay Sohl play with bone crunching power during these sections Typically Sylvan introduces a lengthy piece with an atmospheric synth fest, followed by a brief emotional ballad that segues into a rocking workout in the style of Marylyn Manson or Tool. This disc even features one tune that could easily make the morning VH1 Top Ten., "The Colors Changed", which sports every element that rules pop rock right now, Emo-vocals, McCartney-ish unaccompanied piano into, heartbreaking lyrics (for a sixteen year old) and lush, dense orchestral backing with crashing drums and anthemic guitar chords.***

There is a bit too much studio cleverness and too many Marillion-ish heartfelt ballads for my particular taste, Even though it's not my cup of tea, this is a triumph For Sylvan. You just can't deny the great talent, professionalism and the sheer hard work that goes into a disc like this. I won't get the last three, but I'll definitely buy their next release.***

RATING: 4/5***

©Thomas Karr April 15, 2006

 

Release Dates

Daily Update News/Preview
Progressive Rock
AOR & Hard Rock
Progressive Metal
Flower Kings-Paradox Hotel-Jason's Review
Flower Kings-Paradox Hotel-Eric's Review
Flower Kings-Paradox Hotel-Angela's Review
David Gilmour-On An Island
Dead Soul Tribe-The Dead Word
Tangent-A Place In The Queue- Jason B.
Jadis-Photoplay-Jason B.
"3"- Wake Pig
Jadis-Photoplay
Shadow Gallery-Room-V
Rush-(R-30) -DVD
Izz-My River Flows
Soft Machine-Floating World-Live
Yes-Tsongas-DVD
Steve Walsh-Shadowman
Neal Morse-One
James LaBrie-Elements Of Persuasion
Canvas Solaris-Penumbra Diffuse
RPWL-World Through My Eyes-Jason's Review
It Bites-Live In London
Spock's Beard-Gluttons For Punishment-Live
Arena-Pepper's Ghost
Magenta-Seven
Pallas-River-2-Live
Kaipa-Mindrevolutions
Dream Theater-Budokan-Live-DVD
David Gilmour-On An Island-Andy's Review
RPWL-World Through My Eyes
ELP-Beyond The Beginning-DVD
Steve Howe-Spectrum
Fish-Bouillabaisse- Perception Of Fish
Blackmore's Night-Castle & Dreams-Dvd
Peter Gabriel-Still Growing Up-DVD
Peter Gabriel-Play-DVD
Camel-Coming Of Age-DVD
Genesis-Way We Walk -Live-DVD
Who-Quadrophenia-DVD
Magellan-Symphony For A Misanthrope
Tomas Bodin-I AM
Flower Kings-Adam & Eve
Jim Gilmour-Great Escape
Kino-Cutting Room Floor
Nick Magnus-Hexameron
A Place In The Queue-Gordon Review
Roine Stolt-Wall St. Voodoo-Russ's Review
Pallas-Dreams Of Men-2 Disc
IQ-Live In London-Dvd "85"
Pallas-Live In London-Dvd-"85"
Karnataka-Delicate Flame Of Desire
K2-Book Of The Dead
Proto-Kaw-The Wait Of Glory
Pendragon-Believe
Neal Morse-?
Red Sand-Gentry
Van Der Graaf Generator-Present
Roine Stolt-Wall St. Voodoo-Brent's Review
Roine Stolt-Wall St. Voodoo- ordon's -Review
Quidam-surREvival
Kaipa-Keyholder
Kino-Picture
Tangent-A Place In The Queue-Wayne
Riverside-Second Life Syndrome
Magrathea-Legends
Pendragon-Live & Last-DVD
Frameshift-An Absence Of Empathy
John Hackett-Checking Out Of London
Circus Maximus-The 1st Chapter
Geoff Downes-Shadows & Reflections
Wetton/Downes-Icon
Saga-Network
Syn-Syndestructible
Jon Anderson-Tour Of The Universe
Porcupine Tree-Deadwing
The Watch-Vacuum
Dream Theater-Train Of Thought
Magellan- Impossible Figures
Ayreon-Human Equation
Flower Kings-Adam & Eve
Vinyl Kings-A Little Trip
Asia-Silent Nation
Yes-House Of Yes-House Of Blues-Cd
Marillion-Anoraknophopia
Big Elf-Hex
John Wetton-Rock Of Faith
John Wetton-Underworld
Martin Orford-Classical Music
Grand Stand-Tricks of Time
Rush-Vapor Trails
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Copyright @ Teakwood Productions 2000