SECOND LIFE SYNDROME

So, would it be possible for Riverside to match their fantastic debut cd, "Out Of Myself", with their latest release? The answer is YES! On "Second Life Syndrome", they write incredible music, which is performed to perfection. In the grand spirit of progressive rock, this cd will take you on one amazing journey! From despondent, grunging metal, to warm and lush ballads, to somewhere in between. Since other reviewers here have already described the tracks and/or described the members of Riverside, I won't go into any details myself. To summarize, great songwriting, great lyrics, great arrangements, great playing, great vocals, and unbelieveable production throughout! Truly their is never a dull moment on SLS. This cd is filled with such intense emotion and honesty that it defies description. I rated this as five stars, as I believe it is essential and merits it. It really is that good, folks. Just do yourself a favor and buy this cd!! You will be glad you did! Easily one of the best releases of 2005...if not the best. Hope this helps.