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Dysrhythmia 

Their new album "Barriers and Passages" blew me away!  I imagine this band fits into either prog-metal or RIO/Experimental.  Imagine Don Caballero with a more metallic edge, and gone a bit mental.  Or perhaps Ephel Duath or DEP sans vocals, so they could focus more on instrumentation.  Dysrhythmia take instrumental rock to a new level with this record.  Every instrument has virtuosity without being "shreddy" or self-indulgent.  Songs change direction without notice, and the time signatures are all over the map.  This is very original and very interesting stuff.  I first heard them on a sampler from Relapse records (home of Mastodon and other metal giants), and I got their first album "Pretest", which is also very good.  I saw this CD at the store today and gave it a try... and it rocked.

This is highly recommended to anyone who has a taste for harder-edged, often aharmonic experimental, or math-rock.  

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GoldenSpiral Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 27 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3839	Topic: GoldenSpiral Recommends... Posted: May 06 2006 at 18:57
	Dysrhythmia Their new album "Barriers and Passages" blew me away! I imagine this band fits into either prog-metal or RIO/Experimental. Imagine Don Caballero with a more metallic edge, and gone a bit mental. Or perhaps Ephel Duath or DEP sans vocals, so they could focus more on instrumentation. Dysrhythmia take instrumental rock to a new level with this record. Every instrument has virtuosity without being "shreddy" or self-indulgent. Songs change direction without notice, and the time signatures are all over the map. This is very original and very interesting stuff. I first heard them on a sampler from Relapse records (home of Mastodon and other metal giants), and I got their first album "Pretest", which is also very good. I saw this CD at the store today and gave it a try... and it rocked. This is highly recommended to anyone who has a taste for harder-edged, often aharmonic experimental, or math-rock.
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chamberry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 24 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Status: Offline Points: 9008	Posted: May 07 2006 at 00:58
	Sounds like something I'll enjoy


GoldenSpiral Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 27 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3839	Posted: May 09 2006 at 22:07
	Seriously, people, I wouldn't lead you astray. Meantime, let me also throw a shoutout for this album: Russian Circles - Enter Heavy post-rock on the order of Red Sparowes. These guys move seamlessly from heavy, atmospheric metal to a brilliant instrumental post rock. Tasty indeed!
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avestin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 18 2005 Status: Offline Points: 12625	Posted: May 10 2006 at 01:15
	As for Dysrhythmia, I agree with your recommendation As for Russian Circles, since you mention Red Sparowes as reference (an excellent band as well), I will seek them out. Thanks
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Bryan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 01 2004 Status: Offline Points: 3013	Posted: May 10 2006 at 02:37
	I find Dysrhythmia a bit boring... they're definitely impressive techincally though. I'm intrigued by this Russian Circles band though.