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OCEANARIUM

Deluge Grander

 

Symphonic Prog

3.80 | 116 ratings

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tmay102436
4 stars "Oceanarium" is a new release from a group - Deluge Grander, that I wasn't really familiar with up until this current offering. I have sort of grown away from instrumental progressive music, leaning more to vocal laced prog. Along with this, I also have really strayed away from lengthy albums.

So, going into this listening of something that should add up to not enjoyable, I was cautious.

NO NEED! This is Very Impressive!

There's a lot to take in, but not hard to sit and listen through the entire (almost 80 minutes) album. I have also listened to this in the car, while driving to work, and it equally was compelling. The motif's are quite well introduced, disguised, and returned to without heroics (in fact, I which there were more heroics if anything.) With all of the other fine reviews, some discussing each song, I will not go into great detail, but state that Deluge Grander have created a lovely combination of ideas / influences. In fact I hear some obvious Canterbury hints, but still with an American feel. I couldn't help but think of the very underappreciated USA group Fireballet's first release at times.

Through the information provided, and other reviewers comments, I understand that this is a part of a larger grouping / work. I must "look back" and purchase their previous works to get "caught up." As Deluge Grander have wet my appetite, that now needs satisfied.

Bravo Deluge Grander, your "Oceanarium" is an artful success!

tmay102436 | 4/5 |

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