A SHOUT INTO THE VOID

Ending an album with a song like "A Shout Into the Void"... BEAUTIFUL.

Although I like them, there was something about Great Wide Nothing's previous albums that didn't convince me (I like Volume II, "Hymns...", a little more). Maybe it was the production, or maybe I just lacked more consistency in the band's approach. I also didn't quite understand the prog-punk label they use to refer to themselves. On this brand-new album, everything makes sense. The band from Atlanta (USA) has found their sound. There's a rage behind Daniel Graham's voice (with that distinctive tone) that I understand could be reminiscent of the rebellious nature of punk. The songs here are also more concrete, although the musical level remains very high (an instrumental track like "One Thousand Eyes" clearly demonstrates this). There's a dark undertone throughout the entire album, but with moments of light and, most importantly, memorable melodies and choruses ("Utopia," the single "Rules of Engagement," "Brain on Fire," "Parting of Ways"? all of them!).

An album that solidifies Great Wide Nothing. The eight songs are excellent, with magnificent melodic hooks and great instrumental skill. And most importantly (and most difficult to find today in the prog scene): Good Songs.

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