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SEALED ; ECHOLYN – ECHOLYN DIGIPAK 2 CD Studio Album, released in 2012. Double CD BARCODE 885767044203 ECHOLYN BMI ISSUE
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've found the similarity with a long-aged, precious whiskey to last work by Echolyn indeed really fit. How else to describe the flavors, and the long persisting tastes after each sip (spin) of one of the 2 CDs that make up this jewel? I wanna make it clear: I cannot give this one 5 stars, because they already had it for "Mei" and "As the world"; I wouldn't be trustworthy If I gave another one, I would look too biased. And a point less is also for the less dynamic rhythm with respect to "The End is Beautiful" that was a great feature. But,... now let's look at the pure gold in this bottle(s): Echolyn starts with a blast, "Island", that's a 17-min incredible piece, that would suffice for everything else. And followed by a 3-min straight pop tune, that is so good. And then again a rollercoaster (at mild speed...!) of hooks, melodies, great tunes...all carved down to the very last note. I've found myself thinking that not any single sound is out of place, or redundant: anote, a chord, a sound, a drop of nectar. A Michelangelo's stone sculpture in music. Now to stay in tune with this marvellous band, I'l finish my review here, not to be too indulgent with myself. This is my last review of the year 2012, for my best record of 2012.
Hands down, the prog album of 2012. Yes, it isn't exactly what you'd call traditional prog once you're out of song one "Island", but if you like a well written song, well recorded and with a unique Americana flavor meets prog, go no further. I've taken the journey with Echolyn since AS THE WORLD and they've had emotional heights all over their discography but they've really outdone themselves on this release. They sure had enough time to get it together but it's quite amazing how they have created such a work of beauty in such a long incubation period. Echolyn is a national treasure yet an acquired taste.
Tracks Listing
DISC 1
1. Island (16:38)
2. Headright (3:00)
3. Locust To Bethlehem (5:11)
4. Some Memorial (11:54)
DISC 2
5. Past Gravity (7:11)
6. When Sunday Spills (8:48)
7. Speaking In Lampblack (10:45)
8. The Cardinal And I (7:20)
Musicians
- Ray Weston / lead & backing vocals
- Brett Kull / guitars, lead & backing vocals
- Chris Buzby / keyboards, backing vocals
- Paul Ramsey / drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Tom Hyatt / bass, backing vocals
Collaborators:
- Nina Beate / violin (1)
- Kaveh Saidi / violin (2)
- Lori Saidi / viola
- Rajli Bicolli / cello
- Mark Gallagher / baritone saxophone
- Jacque Varsalona / backing vocals
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