The title track starts off the album with hectic guitar passages backed up by harmonious vocals. These harmonies carry throughout the album in several tracks, which provide some relief from the musical chaos that drive this album in a great direction. There’s something about Ryan Caudle’s vocals that reminds me Elvis Costello – but what took me by surprise was the unexpected use of saxophone by guest musician Jim Horn (who has worked with Steely Dan and Frank Sinatra) during “And We Begin As Two.”
This album has a level of unpredictability that definitely held my attention until the very end. The musical ability here is on point, especially the dynamic drumming of Jerry Pentecost during the last track, “The Solitary Journey.” I only hope these guys grow more and more experienced with each album they put out. What’s a shame is that odds are most progressive rock fans have no idea this band exists. Perhaps this album will open some ears and change that.
(Engineer Records, 210 William Street, Boonton, NJ 07005)
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