THE SHAPE OF RAIN

Mickey Simmonds

Symphonic Prog

3.09 | 4 ratings

From Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website

SouthSideoftheSky
Special Collaborator
Symphonic Team

A few home truths

The Shape of Rain was Mickey Simmonds first solo record. It was released in 1996, the same year that saw the release of Camel's Harbour of Tears album on which Simmonds played keyboards. Before that Simmonds had toured with Camel in support of Dust and Dreams (and his playing can be heard on the excellent live album Never Let Go). These Camel albums as well as Stationary Traveller are indeed relevant reference points when describing the sound and mood of The Shape of Rain.

There is a concept behind the album and there are many parts with vocals telling the sad story of a troubled girl, though personally I like the instrumental parts best. The album is more cohesive than the follow-up Seven Colours of Emptiness.

Overall, a quality album.

SouthSideoftheSky | 3/5 | 2022-12-14

MEMBERS LOGIN ZONE

As a registered member (register here if not), you can post rating/reviews (& edit later), comments reviews and submit new albums.

You are not logged, please complete authentication before continuing (use forum credentials).

Share this MICKEY SIMMONDS review

Social review comments () BETA

Review related links

Send comments to SouthSideoftheSky
Report this review (#2857974)
Buy MICKEY SIMMONDS music online with PA partners
Show all MICKEY SIMMONDS MP3/Stream
Go to MICKEY SIMMONDS page for videos, full discography with ratings, reviews and much more
Go to The Shape of Rain page for more details, where to buy and ratings/reviews
Search the Forum for MICKEY SIMMONDS related discussions