Progarchives, the progressive rock ultimate discography

EQUATIONS

Psychedelic/Space Rock • Portugal


From Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website

Equations picture
Equations biography
EQUATIONS is a Psychedelic/Space Rock band from Porto, Portugal, formed by Bruno MARTINS (vocals/keyboard), Gonçalo DUARTE (guitar), José CORDEIRO (bass), José SANTOS (drums) and Vítor BARROS (guitar/keyboard/percussion).

Their album 'Hightower', released in 2015, combines several layers of spacey synthesizer, heavy drums and guitar with Post Rock, Krautrock and Stoner Rock influences, resulting in a very hypnotizing experience.

EQUATIONS is a very exciting and promising band, recommended for fans of the heavier side of Space Rock.

(Meltdowner)

EQUATIONS Videos (YouTube and more)


Showing only random 3 | Search and add more videos to EQUATIONS

Buy EQUATIONS Music


EQUATIONS discography


Ordered by release date | Showing ratings (top albums) | Help Progarchives.com to complete the discography and add albums

EQUATIONS top albums (CD, LP, MC, SACD, DVD-A, Digital Media Download)

0.00 | 0 ratings
Equations
2012
3.92 | 5 ratings
Hightower
2015

EQUATIONS Live Albums (CD, LP, MC, SACD, DVD-A, Digital Media Download)

EQUATIONS Videos (DVD, Blu-ray, VHS etc)

EQUATIONS Boxset & Compilations (CD, LP, MC, SACD, DVD-A, Digital Media Download)

EQUATIONS Official Singles, EPs, Fan Club & Promo (CD, EP/LP, MC, Digital Media Download)

EQUATIONS Reviews


Showing last 10 reviews only
 Hightower by EQUATIONS album cover Studio Album, 2015
3.92 | 5 ratings

BUY
Hightower
Equations Psychedelic/Space Rock

Review by Rivertree
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Band Submissions

4 stars EQUATIONS are a new promising prog band hailing from Porto, Portugal. Their second album shows rather eclectic tendencies, while mixing up progressive psychedelic/space with some distinct art rock varieties. 'Hightower' was released on the fine Portuguese Lovers & Lollypops label at the beginning of 2015 and offers eight entertaining songs. Yes, this sounds fresh and innovative overall. Consequently I gave the self-titled album from 2012 a listen too, just wanted to know more about the band's musical development. While mirroring a somewhat wild and rebellious approach, this debut is, at least technically seen, definitely appealing, though with a concept behind that reminds me of Mars Volta a lot.

Not my cup of tea that much regarding this presentation, but basically they have preserved the heavy rocking attitude, which is a benefit in any case. Another special is Bruno's vocal appearance, which takes getting used to somehow, has evolved for sure when taking the new one in consideration. Although still interestingly high-pitched here and there, for example on Slow Trials. Obviously way more accessible here on 'Hightower', and so due to the vocals exactly the opener Afterlights and the following Ascent appear somewhat 60's psychedelia drenched on one side. On the other hand though, as already noticed before, they show up a way more heavier rocking drive as usually known from the 'old days'.

And we also should take into account that not only the standard rhythm instruments are the driving force, overall the outstanding keyboard/synth input is really varied, not that genre typical, while the guitars are not reduced on an echoing space habit solely. So much for the band's sovereignty. You see, not a band which is limited to a narrow context music-wise. Furthermore it's a challenge to name some favourite excerpts, this is an album which appeals all the way through. However, I really like Echoing Green - a mid-tempo song featuring unusual tribal drums, looping synths and very melancholic guitars. If I should name bands similiar in sound, only Australian's Alithia come into my mind. 'Hightower' is a very interesting album, offers more than a standard psych/space genre output.

Thanks to rivertree for the artist addition.

Copyright Prog Archives, All rights reserved. | Legal Notice | Privacy Policy | Advertise | RSS + syndications

Other sites in the MAC network: JazzMusicArchives.com — jazz music reviews and archives | MetalMusicArchives.com — metal music reviews and archives

Donate monthly and keep PA fast-loading and ad-free forever.