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ORIGIN OF SPECIES

DarWin

 

Crossover Prog

3.73 | 13 ratings

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Heart of the Matter
3 stars The Sci-Fi epic articulating this album is well-known (and has the undoubtful merit of every lucid warning): Our planet on the verge of ecological disaster, ill-advised decision "to establish control over all networks and computers on Earth" seeking equilibrium, protagonist escapes from the resultant world domination, and he/she gets back with a revolution. What can I say? C'mon people, I saw Logan's Run when I was fifteen, and it was as fine as it was enough! Besides, one (having every right) may reasonably expect to listen to a piece of music more than once, and knowing the plot doesn't help.

The music itself is good, however: great drumming by the legendary Simon Phillips in his best prog-fusion style, and nice sax soloing in that same vein. Really accomplished vocals ranging from AOR to Hard-Rock by bassist Matt Bissonette, in a style reminding of Joe Lynn Turner, blending nicely with the instruments. Very good electric & acoustic guitar interventions, and yet, some moments of heavy riffing sound a bit cliché, even dated nowadays. And, last but not least, the sinergy of piano, string section and flute adds much value for the prog ear.

Final word of advise: Listen to the warning, forget the story, sit down & enjoy.

Heart of the Matter | 3/5 |

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