This is the latest album from these LA based Prog metallers, released in 2023. Redemption have been together since 2001 and their self-titled debut appeared in 2003. So, album number eight sees a beefing up of the sound with a lot more low end apparent in the mix.
These guys sure can play, there are some jaw dropping moments of virtuosity mixed with some killer complex arrangements but with melody never far away, courtesy of Tom England’s vocals. Seven Minutes From Sunset gets my vote for favourite tune. It’s wonderfully epic and heavy with a performance that DT would be struggling to capture. The guitar on this track is epic and Nicolas Van Dyke just rips up a storm.
I really like this album a lot, apart from a cover of Genesis’ Turn It In Again which will have you scratching your head. The centrepiece track Action At A Distance which weighs in at over 14 minutes is indeed a sprawling epic undertaking. Lots of DTisms to wrap your brain around and lots of light and shade moments. I am a sucker for songs like this where the band stretch out and challenge the listener and deliver these dramatic epic pieces.
Killer playing on what is a very enjoyable record.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
