Mew

And the glass handed Kites is their latest album and one which i am enjoying.One review i read referred to it as progressive rock because there are a couple of time changes in one song. This album is certainly a good one and has lovely harmonics in the mode of yes. The lead singer also sings in the upper register and like yes there are some beautiful melodies. However the down side is the guitar work is quite alternative rock in style and while the bass gets a good outing the lad is no squire.

Is this comparable to Porcupine Tree, Pure Reason Revolution, etc?

It's definitely a good album -- not sure would I call it prog per se, but oh well.. I'm not too fussed about genres at this point. They're massively popular in Finland.

I really like 'And the glass handed kites'.It's really proggy and i suggest you should check their debut too called 'Frengers'.

Mew!

Edited by Peter Rideout - October 06 2006 at 00:45

Peter Rideout wrote: Mew!

Hey, I used that kitten pic before

I can't say I've heard anything from Mew yet, I'll have to look into them sometime though

The first 7 tracks seem to flow irresistibly. The seamless merging of the tracks is a standout feature alongside the beautiful melodic vocals. There are some proggish elements in the rhythym section however the guitar work is strictly indie and is the weakest element on this highly commendable piece of work. I would say that this might appeal to symphonic and folk prog fans more than prog metal fans. For reference my favourite prog bands are Yes then a couple of furlongs to Rush Floyd genesis and Elp. More recently i have great admiration for The Mars Volta and Sigur Ros both of whom play outstandingly in concert.