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    Posted: January 23 2018 at 09:19

GRIOT is a multinational rock band formed by musicians João Pascoal and Sérgio Ferreira in 2014.
GRIOT's sound evokes a style of progressive rock that explores and creates different textures and soundscapes.
The bands song-writing style revolves around self-published literature included in each album’s concept


Griot tells a story about Gerald and Elisabeth, exploring their journey in search of something grand, new... A Journey about something more.

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"GERALD" (2016)

"Gerald's a concept album portraying the journey of Gerald, a man with many questions and fewer answers. It's an immersive journey about himself and something more, something grand, something new..."

Songs / Tracks Listing
1. The Drive (Chapter I) (5:15)
2. Through The Haze (Chapter II) (4:27)
3. Into The Fold (Chapter III) (6:37)
4. The Curtain Falls (Chapter IV) (5:37)
5. Fadeaway (Chapter V) (10:34)

"THE CURTAIN FALLS" OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO



"THE DRIVE" LIVE


"FADEAWAY" LIVE



"ELISABETH" (TBA 2018)

Album Info (taken from their facebook):

"Our upcoming album "Elisabeth", the conclusion of "Gerald", will feature 5 chapters with two parts each, making a total of 10 songs."

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Chapter I
- Part I - A Weak Foundation
- Part II - Light's Out

Chapter II
- Part I - Atonement
- Part II - Retrospection

Chapter III
- Part I - Intertwined
- Part II - Unearthing the Past

Chapter IV
- Part I - Parted Ways
- Part II - Making Amends

Chapter V
- Part I - The Leap
- Part II - Introspection
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 23 2018 at 09:34
Hi there. They're already listed here in eclectic prog: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=9911
I really dig the debut so I'm looking forward to hearing the new one.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 23 2018 at 10:24
I can't wait for the new album either Thumbs Up
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 29 2018 at 14:58
Originally posted by Guldbamsen Guldbamsen wrote:

Hi there. They're already listed here in eclectic prog: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=9911
I really dig the debut so I'm looking forward to hearing the new one.


Yeah, I know that :)

Can this thread be here despite that?

Originally posted by Meltdowner Meltdowner wrote:

I can't wait for the new album either Thumbs Up


Let's see what's ahead! We're working towards a much more complete and consistent album!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 29 2018 at 15:03
Ahh sorry I didn't know you were affiliated with the band.
The thread is very welcome, yet I think I will move it to a more apropriate place
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