REVIEWS FROM MY VINYL COLLECTION

Day: November 27, 2023 (Page 2 of 2)

GRANICUS – S/T

A classic one and they’re gone band. Formed way back in ’69 in Cleveland after slogging around on the club circuit they were signed by RCA, and this their only album that was released in ’73. I am aware that there was a bits and pieces left over album, and an attempt at another album in the toonie,s but this was the band’s only shot at the big time.

It’s very of it’s time and reminds me a lot of Captain Beyond. I think psychedelic Prog would fit the band perfectly, although they do tend to veer into jam band country at times. I’m going for the song Cleveland Ohio as my favourite tune. I really like the busy uptempo groove and the wild guitar. If they had maybe stuck more with this vibe, then who knows.

I know there are collectors for the whole Cleveland scene, and this is a cool part of that.

6/10 from The Grooveman.

ANIMALS AS LEADERS – Parrhesia

Animals As Leaders are definitely one of the most adventurous and successful of bands that operate within the Prog metal genre. I love a good instrumental band and AAL are pretty high on my list of favourites. The technical chops that these guys possess leaves me in awe at some of the grooves they generate. Tosin is one of the most inventive guitar players out there, with his leads and rhythms.

The song Monomyth is freaking intense with that staccato rhythm thing Tosin does at the intro and at varying points throughout the track, and how Matt Garstka creates those intense drum grooves is mind blowing. I have two favourite pieces on the album: Red Miso and Gordian Naught. Both are incredible adventures in groove and insane playing that both blow my mind.

I know it’s not for everyone, but for those of you who like to jump out of your comfort zone occasionally, dive into this one.

9/10 from The Grooveman.

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