THE OTHELLO SYNDROME
Eclectic Prog • United Kingdom
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THE OTHELLO SYNDROME are British band from Wales. Their core comprises of duet: Paul Kadman (lead vocals, bass, keyboards, vocal characatures(sic!)) and Martin Rosser (backing Vocals, keyboards, vocal emulations), reinforced by their former labelmates (from British f2 music label) - Rob Reed (of CYAN, MAGENTA and CHIMPAN A) on keyboards and Tim Robinson (of THE FYREWORKS, CYAN and MAGENTA) on drums. Ian Bailey (saxophone) also contributed on their album. The aforementioned Rob Reed was the producer of their debut (and the only album so far). There were rumours band is working on the follow-up album, but no details had been announced yet.
The band resembles VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR in style in several ways, including the saxophone sections, darkish organ and Kadman's vocal which is somewhat similar to HAMMILL's. Rob Reed is adding a flavour of GENESIS to the overall picture of the band.
Apart from VDGG and GENESIS, the traces of MARILLION could also be found; in general, they sound as a vintage progressive rock band with touches of 80's keyboards and 90's (heavier) guitar, making an eclectic, dramatic and interesting variety in their music. Highly recommended!
Written and edited by Moris Mateljan, compiled from various sources: www.progrock.homestead.com, www.gepr.net, www.elrose.co.uk, www.rockserwis.pl, www.progressrec.com, www.f2music.co.uk . If you know any other info about the band please contact any member of the Eclectic Prog team. Thank you.
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The Othello Syndrome Eclectic Prog
Review by
progaeopteryx
Prog Reviewer

And why does this sound like a marriage of these two bands? Well, Rob Reed and drummer Tim Robinson are performers on this album and Reed helped with the production (hence the Magenta references). The other side of the equation is provided by lead vocalist and bassist Paul Kadman, whose vocal stylings are clearly inspired by Peter Hammill. Along with Kadman is guitarist Martin Rosser
In addition to the two aforementioned influences, there is also an ever-present quirkiness to the music as if inspiration from Gentle Giant was weaving its way around in the background, ever so subtly. The Moog synthesizer is gently weaved in and out of the songs in a very creative way. At times the music even has some medieval touches, making for an interesting, eclectic listen.
I greatly enjoyed this album and highly recommend it for fans of Rob Reed's projects and open- minded VDGG fans that don't mind a sort of VDGG meets neo-prog mixture.
The Othello Syndrome Eclectic Prog
Review by
Marty McFly
Special Collaborator Errors and Omissions Team

4(+), it's my tenth listen in period of one week, but I still don't know much about this music. It simply IS.
The Othello Syndrome Eclectic Prog
Review by
clarke2001
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator

As a final word: it might seem a bit raw at first sight, but it will quickly grow. Worth giving a try.
The Othello Syndrome Eclectic Prog
Review by
Greger
Prog Reviewer

The highlight is the track " Interlecherality". The album has guest appearances by members from CYAN, and I guess that the GENESIS reminiscences is much due to them. A unique band with a unique sound, and not one of the many ordinary progressive bands today. Highly recommended!