Resistor (Steve Unruh's band) for Heavy Prog

I'm helping Steve Unruh to get his band here on PA. He also recently asked for reviewing service in appropriate section. And from samples I heard, it's Prog for sure. Maybe not Heavy Prog, Crossover is possibility too. You'll decide.

My opinion that they're Prog is based on these two samples.

From final part of our conversation, you may find this info helpful:

I've posted a sampler album which includes two RESISTOR songs at this link: http://www.steveunruh.com/mpthrees/free_cd.html Or, to be even more specific: http://www.steveunruh.com/mpthrees/sampler_cd_files/unruh_resistor_sampler2010_t4_mimosa.mp3 http://www.steveunruh.com/mpthrees/sampler_cd_files/unruh_resistor_sampler2010_t3_reincarnation.mp3 We're definitely "prog," especially as of the new album, 'Rise.' I mean, what else could it be... electric guitars playing in odd time signatures doing a 39-minute epic with a sea monster as one of its main characters?! :). I suspect we'd be considered "heavy prog," because of all the famous prog bands, we're probably closest to Rush, and I see Rush is listed as "heavy prog." Info on the band: RESISTOR is a progressive rock band, based in Providence, Rhode Island (USA). Members are: Steve Unruh: Lead vocals, guitars, violins, flute Fran Turner: Guitars Barry Farrands: Drumkit, backing vocals Rob Winslow: Electric Bass RESISTOR has two albums, a self-titled debut (2008), and 'Rise' (2010). RESISTOR gets its name from the electrical component. The band members' careers are three electronic engineers and an electrician. The band name also has connotations of resisting fickle trends and sticking to their artistic roots.

So common, check them out :-)

Edited by Marty McFly - May 21 2010 at 06:29

Heh, difficult to classify I feel.
Good stuffs in Marty's sampler indeed.

I've been listening to Resistors new album 'Rise' pretty much non-stop for the last few days and its HUGE.

But who was it rejected by (was it rejected by both Heavy and Crossover?)  Plus there's a new album so I don't know if it was evaluated. I only listened to those two samples, but didn't "feel" it that "prog" (related), but that was just my "feeling".  If it were to be in a so-called prog category than I could only see it in Crossover or Heavy Prog (as you suggested as categories, Marty).  Sounds primarily like an alternative act to me that's rooted in traditional heavy blues rock but with "progressive" qualities.  More of a prog related-sounding act to these ears.  Not Prog to me -- sounds pretty standard to me, and long compositions aren't that uncommon outside of prog (not a great deal of development)

Good though, and I expect I should listen to a  whole album before mouthing off, but it doesn't strike me as prog or really "progressive".

Frankly i dont see how you cannot see "Rise' as a prog album. The first album,mwaah...okay. Its more classic retro rock with prog influences but the new album is prog fo sure. Okay, som heavy riffin, jazzy, folky and funky bits....but doesn't the combinaton off all these styles make it prog? Just because no one plays keys doesn't mean it aint prog!

The music has heavy moments from time to time indeed, but it's the friendly, accessible quality that defines it IMO. I'll take this to Crossover. Excellent stuff.

harmonium.ro wrote: The music has heavy moments from time to time indeed, but it's the friendly, accessible quality that defines it IMO. I'll take this to Crossover. Excellent stuff.

Good point.

Marty McFly wrote: So I understand it as that it is cleared, right ?

looks that way

Listening right now (over and over again, it's irresistible). Still haven't heard from Steve Unruh, so we should wait for now. I would rather do this with his help. Getting info on this band is quite difficult. And after all, he's the source, frontman, member.

^ Thanks for info.