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Frost*

Neo-Prog

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friso
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Frost - The Rockfield Files (2013)

Neo-progressive rock never sounded more brutal. I doesn't happen to often, but I fell intimidated when seeing this live in the studio recording on youtube. Frost is a supergroup I got interested in because of John Mitchell, of whom I adore the contributions to my favorite Arena albums. In this group he is however an equal to the brilliant & energetic Craig Blundell on drums, Jem Godfrey on keyboards and Nathan King on bass.

Frost plays a hybrid of neo-progressive rock, fusion and symphonic metal that is highly sophisticated and keeps fresh and surprising throughout this set. The key-element is however the energetic and enthusiastic feel the music has, only enhanced by the footage of the studio - which shows a professional band having fun whilst playing this very technically advanced sort of progressive music. The drums of Crag Blundell are the best I've ever heard in a modern progressive rock group; wild, expressive and getting every-one excited. I personally don't like some of the vocals of Jem Godfrey, but that's just because of the poppy tone of voice. Not because the quality of the vocals. The guitars of Mitchell sound great and seeing him perform in such a sophisticated fusion landscapes is just amazing. Nathan King successfully finds passages to show his great skill on the bass-guitar in a constructive way.

Right from the first moments of 'Hyperventilate' the band manages to impose their greatness on the listener and during the coming hour the group doesn't leave you in doubt for even a short moment. Five stars.

More reviews requested. The concert can be watched freely on youtube.

friso | 5/5 | 2014-12-13

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