It’s been a while since I listened to a solo album by a member of a known band (a.k.a. Jeff Loomis, Christian Münzner, Mark Tremonti, etc); even if they’re a nice showcase of their musical prowess and are guaranteed to a give you a lot of fun, in most cases they don’t stick enough with me to repeat them after a few spins. Tom “Fountainhead” Geldschläger, new member from tech-death overlords Obscura, is a refresh to my ears with his second official release “Reverse Engineering”. This is the third album I listen to this year that contains his … Read more
Author Archives: Ignacio De Vincenzi
iamthemorning – Lighthouse
Russian progressive chamber duo iamthemorning has been a growing name over these years since the release of their debut album, entitled “~”, which blends chamber music with touches of progressive rock to create a beautiful atmosphere formed in majority by Gleb Kolyadin’s amazing piano work and Marjana Semkina’s astonishing vocals. Their sophomore record, “Belighted”, saw the band increasing its potential and audience. Lighthouse, their second KScope release, reaches new levels of sound and ambition to deliver a touching work of art. For this release, they’ve enlisted the help of Porcupine Tree’s musicians Colin Edwin (bass) and Gavin Harrison (drums), … Read more
We Lost The Sea – Departure Songs, an Analysis Of
Losing someone you love or care about is a moment that every human being endures at some time of their life; it is often described as a period of grief that takes enough time to overcome and it is represented in many ways depending on the people it affects. For Australian post-metal band We Lost The Sea, tragedy struck hard when their singer and friend, Chris Torpy, took his own life in early 2013. The band decided to move on and carry the legacy of their fallen brother; reinventing themselves with their 2015 release Departure Songs, creating a … Read more