DANCING MAZE

Clocking in a little over 36 minutes, "Dancing Maze" is my favorite hard rock album of the year. The band describe themselves as a "prog rock-pop space noise trio which will change your percpetion of how a modern rock trio sounds.'' Sure did for me. TMR has a rhythm section to die for and a highly emotional vocalist who's not afraid to let it rip.  They have been a band for over eight years and this is their third full length disc. They also have three EP's. I wasn't aware of them until spring this year and quickly became a fan. First off, this music is fun. It makes you want to sing, dance, or be foolish, and the world needs more of that. Try and listen to "Judes Got Another" without it putting a smile on your face. Watch the video, and experience the humor this band possesses. With titles like "Jerry's Bacon Flavored Vegan Potion" or "Chris's Cake Crisis" it's fair to say TMR don't take themselves too seriously. And that's why I dig them so much. Finally, even though the mix is a bit crushed, the music benefits from it. Thought I would never say that.

3.5 stars rounded up. 

This album is honestly amazing. The perfect mix between hard rock and progressive rock. Half the time there are sick riffs and soaring vocals, and the other half there are jazzy instrumental breaks that are truly outstanding. Them Moose Rush is sorta like what you would expect to see if Audioslave and King Crimson had a baby, a very instrumental skilled baby at that. Overall, this album slaps. Full of bangers. It's the kind of album you can bang your head to and yet special at the same time. All in all an amazing record, I would recommend to both headbangers and prog rockers.