Brent Vallefuoco – Higher (2011)
Inspired by Great Science-Fiction films as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Solaris, Akira and Blade Runner, this album is a cosmic-themed Space-Rock adventure fit to be a soundtrack to a voyage into the world beyond the world.
Inspired by Great Science-Fiction films as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Solaris, Akira and Blade Runner, this album is a cosmic-themed Space-Rock adventure fit to be a soundtrack to a voyage into the world beyond the world. Complimented by thoughtful lyrics and musical influences from several Progressive-Rock artists and film soundtracks, this album is an experience to be had.
I originally planned this album to be a Concept Album with a story about a distressed child desperately trying to fit in with a world he hated and could not understand, but as time went on, I became more interested in giving this album a Science-Fiction theme. So the only real possible concept linking the whole album together is its adventurous feel, but it really isn’t a Concept Album.
While there isn’t any real link connecting the whole album together, there are two common ideas; the nature of the universe and the nature of family.
The first track on the album, “Gods In Hell (Intro)” presents a metaphoric replacement of Nature and Analog music with Machinery and Electronic music. It is meant to lead into “Gods In Hell,” which discusses that due to technology, humanity has changed into something else and lost its true nature. Also dealing with the universe, “Akira,” discusses the theme of the Universe being cyclic in several ways, which is also a prominent theme in Katsuhiro Otomo’s Anime masterpiece of the same name.
The other thematic group of songs in the album is “Hope In Desperation”, “Who Are You?” and “A Doll’s House.” The first song, the most personal on this album, is about my unborn brother, who died through miscarriage after 7 months of my mother’s pregnancy. After having ill feelings about having a new member of the family, I felt disgusted at myself once he had died. I found myself wondering what it would’ve been like if I would’ve known him, feeling more remorse the more I wondered. I decided to channel those feelings into the song. The theme of the next song, “Who Are You?”, is about the extreme limitations of communication. We can never truly know each other, because there is no way to communicate every experience an individual has had to another. All we can ever truly know about a person is their appearance, the things we are told about them (which may not even be true) and the things that we see them do. We can never truly know their thought process, their true feelings and everything that they’ve experienced. We can not even imagine the complexity of another human being. The final song in this group, “A Doll’s House”, combines these themes into one and states that the idea of family technically only exists in our minds, so families that do not get along well should not have to feel like they owe each other something. Rather, they should be able to go their separate ways and not have a commitment to each other.
1. Gods In Hell, (Intro) 01:55
2. Gods In Hell, 05:53
3. Noir, 03:37
4. Akira, 06:55
5. Lyrics From A Cloud, 04:31
6. Hope In Desperation, 09:01
7. Who Are You?, 06:05
8. A Doll’s House, 05:58
9. A Doll’s House (Outro), 02:58
Download
album
Continue reading Brent Vallefuoco – Higher (2011) -->Hawkwind – Love in Space (2009R) (1996)
Band Hawkwind
Info: Love in Space (2009R)
Style: Progressive Rock / Space Rock
Years: 1996
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 128,86+134.63 Mb
Info: UK
Tracklist:
CD 1:
01 – Abducted.
02 – Death Trap.
03 – Wastelands.
04 – Are You Losing Your Mind.
05 – Photo Encounter.
06 – Blue Skin.
07 – Sputnik Stan.
08 – Robot.
09 – Alien (I Am).
CD 2:
01 – Xenomorph.
02 – Vega.
03 – Love In Space.
04 – Kapal.
05 – Elfin.
06 – Silver Machine.
07 – Welcome To The Future.
08 – Assassins – Space (Is Their Palestine).
09 – Love In Space (Studio Version).
10 – Lord Of Light (Live).
11 – This Is Hawkwind Sonic Attack (Live).
Total playing time: 01:45:31
Rip By: Yura77
Download :
Unibytes.com – CD 1
Filesonic.com – CD 1
Unibytes.com – CD 2
Filesonic.com – CD 2
Empty Space Orchestra – Empty Space Orchestra (2011)
Empty Space Orchestra are a band that explore the gamut of what is possible when playing incredibly organized instrumental music, yet still be able to cause a few surprises. On their self-titled album (this is their second album), there are elements of rock, punk, jazz, blues, heavy metal, ska, funk, and classical. One way to compare this would be to say “take all the penultimate bits and riffs from some of your favorite songs, and just make songs out of that. This is what ESO are about.” Yet that reduces them to nothing more than a highlight reel, and these guys are more than that. Some of their songs remind me of how intricate Frank Zappa was with his bands throughout the 1970?s, where you’re unsure where things are going but you put faith in the musicians because they at least know where they’re going. This is that type of band where you want to rock the fuck out and go crazy, but the sounds coming through are so intense that the nerd in you wants to stand in a pit and be able to take in the energy from fans who are into their music. It feels explosive and out of control, not unlike those highsSunny Day Real Estate used to create. Tracks like “Get Some”, “Tiger Puss”, and “Exit Strategry” sound like everyone in the group (this orchestra is actually a quintet) wanting to cram their influences in and they deal with a common ground that’s quite pleasant to listen to. It’s not as chaotic as Mr. Bunglewere, but one could easily hear Mike Patton singing about macaroni and aloha shirts over instrumentals like this, as a Dixieland piano enters the room.
In other words, Empty Space Orchestra are a group who want to fill the void that is that empty space, and they’re doing it until it goes over the rim with the rich taste of… sound.
1. Brainjar 07:20
2. Exit Strategy 03:53
3. Intergalactic Battle Cruiser 02:46
4. El Viento 06:49
5. Get Some 05:49
6. Tiger Puss 08:11
7. Tennessee Red 01:48
8. The Hangar 02:04
9. Clouds 11:21
Download
album
Continue reading Empty Space Orchestra – Empty Space Orchestra (2011) -->DRAWERS – ALL IS ONE (2011)
Band Drawers
Info: All Is One
Years: 2011
Style: Stoner Metal / Sludge Metal
Info: MP3 VBR 280 kbps
Info: France
Time: Slow Burn Records
????? Tracklist: 52:55
Info: 115 Mb
The DRAWERS new album, ALL IS ONE, will be released on October 14 as a digipack album, on Apathia Records ! The band will be on tour on November, for all booking inquiries use the contact button in the sidebar on your right.
Two songs are streamable,’Caput Mortuum Ocean’ and ‘Black Queen’ are gonna rock your summer out, for all fans of Mastodon, Crowbar, Baroness, Torche.
Tracklist:
01. Caput Mortuum Ocean 04:15
02. Grey Sailor 05:39
03. Black Queen 03:53
04. Ivory Lighthouse 06:47
05. Blue Keel 01:33
06. Silver Hand 03:01
07. Purple Ride 04:34
08. Red Ballet 04:12
09. Electric Seat 03:50
10. Golden Adieu 06:18
11. Muddy Smoke 06:35
12. Azurite Constellation 02:18
myspace
Download :
album
Continue reading DRAWERS – ALL IS ONE (2011) -->Lest – Odysseus (2011)
Track Nummer zwei ist gleichzeitig der Titelsong und erste Auskopplung. “Odysseus” ist sehr ansprechend gestaltet und zeigt deutlich die Einflüsse der Musiker von LEST. Da wird schon mal tief in den Siebzigern gewühlt, als diese Musikrichtung voll auf der Höhe war. Vergleiche mit Jane oderGrobschnitt sind nicht von der Hand zu weisen, und wer die fast elf Minuten durchhält, wird mit einem Ende belohnt, das sehr nach den frühen Jahren von Genesis klingt.
Sebastian Mauve (vocals, guitar)
Kickers (drums)
Pascal Rameix (bass)
1.Light fantastic 9:32
2.Odysseus 10:48
3.Sir knight 7:39
4.The day 8:01
5.Birth 1:19
6.Innocence & experience 8:19
7.Ways 8:17
Download
album
Continue reading Lest – Odysseus (2011) -->Dec Burke – Paradigms & Storylines (2011)
Artist: Dec Burke
Title Of Album: Paradigms & Storylines
Year Of Release: 2011
Genre: Progressive rock
Quality: mp3
Bitrate: 256 kbps
Total Time: 56:12
Total Size: 103 mb
|
On December 5th Ritual Echo Records releases the vinyl edition of Dec Burke’s latest album “Paradigms & Storylines”. The double LP is pressed on 180g vinyl and is housed in a stunning gatefold sleeve and slip-case designed by Paul Tippett of Vitamin P.
|
|
The album is mixed and produced by Stefan Fanden, best known for his work with Swedish prog band Carptree.Musicians:
Dec Burke – Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals Tracks: Dec aired this new material to great acclaim at The Peel, Kingston on Thames in September and further dates are expected to be announced to promote the album.The album is available to order from Dec’s web site,http://www.decburke.com/
|
Download
album
Continue reading Dec Burke – Paradigms & Storylines (2011) -->Rufus Zuphall – Outside The Gates Of Eden (2006)
Band Rufus Zuphall
Info: Outside The Gates Of Eden
Style: Progressive / Kraut Rock
Years: 2006
Info: 320 kbps
Info: 295 mb
Info: Germany
Tracklist:
CD1
01. Spanferkel
02. Portland Town
03. Outside The Gates Of Eden
04. Blue Zone
05. Lover Mine
06. Knight Of 3rd Degree
07. Sixpack (Into The Night)
08. Avalon
09. 1000 Mothers Weeping
10. Rain Keeps Fallin’
CD2
01. Angels Fly By Night
02. A Deeper Shade Of Blue
03. 900 Miles
04. 69 Ways To Sing The Blues
05. Colder Than Hell
06. Wei? Der Teufel
07. Through The Night
Download :
Depositfiles.com
Turbobit.net
DORACOR – LA VITA CHE CADE 2011
Band Doracor
Info: La Vita Che Cade
Years: 2011
Info: Italy
Style: Progressive Rock
Tracklist: Mp3/ 320kbps
Info: 157,34 ??
????????
01.Settimo Cielo
02.La Vita Che Cade
03.Planet X
04.Dentro II Tuo Mondo
05.Cosi Lantani Quei Giorni
06.Un Goccia D’Acqua
07.Ritmami II Respiro
08.Inanna
09.Nel Silenzio Del Tempo
10.Lantamente
11.Attimo
Download :
album
Continue reading DORACOR – LA VITA CHE CADE 2011 -->SCEAU DE L’ANGE – PHÉNOMÈNES (2011)
Sceau de l’Ange, French Metal band, takes you on a journey in their dark universe, inspired by both the melancholic power of Opeth and the melodic side of Porcupine Tree. Discover a sophisticated music with touches of Prog, Heavy and Death Metal carrying a female voice, both clean and distorted. The French poetry of the lyrics will transport you to the complex beauty of the inner landscapes.
Band Sceau De L’Ange
Info: Phénomènes
Years: 2011
Style: Progressive Metal
Info: France
Info: mp3 320 kbps
Info: 106 Mb
Tracklist:
01. Capture
02. Héros
03. Phénomène
04. L’Amarre aux Songes
05. Fil Éphémère
06. Mea Culpa
07. Une Case en Moins
08. Sortir du Sol
Download :
album
Continue reading SCEAU DE L’ANGE – PHÉNOMÈNES (2011) -->Asia – Aqua (1998R) (1992)
Band Asia
Info: Aqua (1998R)
Style: Progressive Rock
Years: 1992
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 160,60 Mb
Info: UK
Tracklist:
01 – Aqua Part 1.
02 – Who Will Stop The Rain.
03 – Back In Town.
04 – Love Under Fire.
05 – Someday.
06 – Little Rich Boy.
07 – The Voice Of Reason.
08 – Lay Down Your Arms.
09 – Crime Of The Heart.
10 – A Far Cry.
11 – Don’t Call Me.
12 – Heaven On Earth.
13 – Aqua Part 2.
14 – Obsession.
Rip By: SW@T
Download :
Unibytes.com
Filesonic.com
Opening Scenery – Mystic Alchemy (2011)
01 Ante Bellum 5:32
02 The Third Eye 3:48
03 Seaquake Of Souls 4:39
04 Black Roses Kiss 5:59
05 The Light Beyond The Dream 5:40
06 The Seventh Gate 4:30
07 Mystic Alchemy I: The Final Destination 4:30
08 Mystic Alchemy II: Old Memories 1:40
09 Mystic Alchemy III: At Twilight 5:58
10 Silence After Storming 0:54
Download
album CD Rip 320k
Continue reading Opening Scenery – Mystic Alchemy (2011) -->Awake – Forever More (2011)
There’s a melancholy current, even a dark moodiness, running through Awake’s second album Forever More. You can hear it in the inherent heaviness that permeates most every song, and in Simon Shedwell’s vocals. Likely, all this is from the band’s lyrical content which speaks to love and loss. Certainly, a song like Taken is definitive of this theme. The somber beginning of vocals over acoustic guitar leads to an equally deep feeling of melancholy, even as the pace and pitch of the arrangement rises. This musical script is only embellished more by the following Closing the Doors. Here vocals over piano and a bit of synth press the pensiveness even more.
But Forever More is not without some invigorating moments of entertaining progressive metal. Bleed From You, One Wish, and Forever More are as much adventurous even while they harbor an inner and deliberate sadness. Bleed From You is actually quite lively at times, considering what you might infer from the title. It’s a definitive track. The later Forever More develops into quite melodic prog, even catchy at times. These two songs speak to Awake’s strength of conveying both lyric and their feelings through music. At times it reminds of Evergrey composing with Dream Theater after both experiencing a devastating family loss.
Being pensive and somber in tone Forever More may be a challenge to some, no matter how great their love for traditional progressive metal. Nevertheless, the listeners who wade into the deep melancholy of Awake’s opus will be richly rewarded. Recommended.
1. Into The Storm (2:12)
2. Out Of Control (4:19)
3. Release Me (3:47)
4. Drift Away (4:47)
5. Taken (4:39)
6. Closing The Doors (3:00)
7. Bleed From You (5:04)
8. For The Moment (5:24)
9. Hold On (4:18)
10. One Wish (5:04)
11. King (3:37)
12. Forever More (4:15)
Download
album
Continue reading Awake – Forever More (2011) -->Jarle H. Olsen – Quadrasonic (2011)
Norway hasn’t really provided that many international shredders, besides Ronnie Le Tekro and a handfull others. Now, young stringsman Jarle H Olsen is here to change that. His first solo albumQuadrasonic is a really impressive affair. It’s actually been some time since I found an instrumental progressive album this interesting. With Jarle it’s not just the shredding that is in focus, it’s just as much about the songs. What I really like is that this actually feels more like a band effort, than a regular guitarist-shredding-his-ass-off album. Sure, there is tons of great soloing, but the songs are structured more like songs with vocals. You have your verses, choruses and bridges, although quite a lot of bridges here. The songs, like Dark Matter for instance, have great build ups, with nice dynamics happening. Here Jarle also shows a softer and more balanced side, without any overpowering distortion. There’s also a great explosive technical part in the end, where things happen all over the place. I also love the fact that he’s using real live, and outstanding, musicians to back him up. They do need to be mentioned, so here it goes: the outstanding technical drummerBjarte K. Helland, Norway’s answer to Mike Portnoy, bass playerRodrigo Garcia who lays down a great foundation, plus proves he’s quite the technical player as well, and finally keyboard player Alex Argento whose playing may not be highly noticeable in some songs (you would definitely notice if it wasn’t there, though), while he really shines in songs like Event Horizon. Quadrasonic is a great album, at times in the same vein as George Bellas, before he started experimenting too much. Great songs, great playing, great production, a sure buy!
Janne Stark
01. Exordium 01.24
02. Pro-10 05.59
03. Dark Matter 06.25
04. Enigmatic Mind 06.39
05. From Deep Within 05.34
06. Event Horizon 05.59
07. Chimerical Moments 07.18
08. Osiris – The Omnipotence 06.18
09. Osiris – Reawakening 02.10
10. Osiris – Journey To Duat 06.07
Download
album
Continue reading Jarle H. Olsen – Quadrasonic (2011) -->