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Presto Ballet "The Lost Art Of Time"
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Reviewed
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Jason
Ritchie |
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Prog/Pomp Rock |
| Country: |
USA |
| Length: |
60:32 |
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Release
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September 23, 2008 |
| Band
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Scott Albright / lead vocals, acoustic
guitar |
Kurdt Vanderhoof / guitars, mellotron,
Chamberlin, organ, bass pedals, synthesizers, electric pianos
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Ryan McPherson / organ, piano,
synthesizers, lead & backing vocals |
Bill Raymond / drums, percussion
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Izzy Rehaume / bass, backing vocals
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1.)- The Mind Machine
(10:50) |
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2.)-Thieves (9:04) |
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3.)-You’re Alive (4:24)
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4.)- One Tragedy at
a Time (14:00) |
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5.)-I’m Not Blind
(6:16) |
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6.)-Easy Tomorrow (6:30) |
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7.)-Haze (9:28) |
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Presto Ballet, the band formed by Metal Church guitarist
to show his prog rock side, returns with their second album
and a new label. Like the excellent debut album 'Peace Amongst
The Ruins' this album is unashamed 70's prog rock meets pomp
rock and if you like the 70's output from the likes of Yes,
Kansas, Styx and Deep Purple you will love this album.***
This album actually sees Vanderhoof's guitar take a backseat
to the keys/Hammond/Mellotron and often Vanderhoof gets to
show the acoustic side to his playing to great effect, like
on 'You're Alive'. This song also sees the band's trademark
harmonies put to good use and is an album highlight for sure.
The epic 'One Tragedy At A Time' mixes heavy guitar with some
simply breathtaking keyboard/ Hammond runs from Ryan McPherson,
over which sits the high range vocals of Scott Albright. The
opening also reminded me of classic Rush, which is no bad
thing at all! 'I am Not Blind' harks back to '90125' era Yes
with the high tech harmonies and big sounding guitars. 'Haze'
rounds it all off in style and the band take it down several
notches to create a lush and relaxing musical soundscape.
Perfect for those who like gentle, epic progressive music.***
After such an enjoyable debut the pressure was always
on to match the music on there and the band have, whilst moving
into a more keyboard led song structure. Quite simply one
of the best classic sounding progressive bands out there and
here's to album number three!
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