Glass Нammer

Michael Baryshnikov написал(а) к All в Oct 18 17:00:39 по местному времени:

Нello All!

Залит GlassНammer/(2018)Chronomonaut

В своём поршлом обзоре, посвященном Стеклянному Молотку, я написал нечто вроде "хорошо, что они, наконец, стали звучать так, как им изначально полагалось - как Йес".
В своем новом альбоме Хромонавт они к звучанию Йес прибавили ещё Пинк Флойд, Джентл Джайнт и... Битлз. Вот, когда ирают "как Йес" - чертовски здорово и интересно, а вот, когда по-другому - уже не так интересно. Энивей, альбом интересный, достойный, полный до краёв отличными, прекрасно исполненными композициями. Единственная претензия - мудрят-мудрят и, иной раз, перемудривают...
ВЕСЬМА ВЕСЬМА РЕКОМЕНДУЮ!

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Glass Нammer releases another solid epic with Chronomonaut. Much more melodic and lyrical, the progressive rock elements may remain a bit muted, but the song writing and orchestration is excellent. Added instrumentation, winds and strings, add another layer to their repertoire. Track 4 "The Past is the Past" stands out as a longer more progressive work that I keep going back to. Enjoy the variety of vocals and guest artists, Matthew Parmenter (vocals) and Chris Нerin from Discipline is a pleasant surprise. Glass Нammer led Fred Schendel and Steve Babb continue to craft some great stories with music, excellent tone painting, yet they continue to evolve and change, not settling for old formulas. I may be partial to the Cor Cordium and Perilous era, but sometimes you don't need something that heavy musically, the melodic elements are very strong with this release. Buy it, dissect it, enjoy it!

(c) OldSchoolProg, PA
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This is another excellent release from Glass Нammer, and it is recommended for progressive rock fans. They get an A+ for production and musical direction on Chronomonaut, and this may just be the most ambitious release they have ever done. The sax and horns makes this their jazziest release, with a ton or prog and a sliver of blues. I love the direction that Glass Нammer is taking with this release, and feel they should continue on these lines with more of a jazz-rock vibe like a proggier Chicago. There are no bad tracks on Chronomonaut, and it takes the listener on an eclectic adventure with a ton of variety. "1980 Something" is a standout track that features Susie Bogdanowicz on vocals, and starts with some static to take you back in time to your 1980 LP years. It has some excellent guitar strumming and solos, as well as the excellent performance by Susie. The last track is the 10 minute "Fade Away" with Matthew Parmenter on vocals, which is an amazing ending to Chronomonaut. Overall, there is so much to enjoy here, and I have no issue calling this the best Glass Нammer release on ambition alone.

(c) javajeff, PA
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Line-up / Musicians

- Susie Bogdanowicz / lead & backing vocals
- Fred Schendel / guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
- Steve Babb / bass, keyboards, backing vocals
- Aaron Raulston / drums

With:
- Matthew Parmenter / vocals
- Chris Нerin / guitar
- Brian Brewer / guitar
- Reese Boyd / guitar
- Jamison Smeltz / sax
- Phil Stiles
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Enjoy!
WBR, Michael Baryshnikov.

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