Show Date: Friday September 15, 2000
Show #151
2000 - volume 6



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Playlist:
# Artist Song (click to play) Album Year CD label My
Gnosis
Rating
1 Tanger Mas Alla de la Noche Tanger 1999 self-release ? 10
Tanger is a new band from Argentina. The guitar has a low-fi fuzz sound similar in tone and style to some of the recent Mexican prog/psych bands like Humus & Frolic Froth. Flute runs through-out which makes an interesting contrast to the guitar. The flute playing often sounds similar in style to that of Asia Minor. One song borrows from Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells in an interesting way, while others have influences of King Crimson. A very good debut.
tangermail@yahoo.com
 
2 Brainstorm Egress Tales of the Future 1998 self-released
Brainstorm, from Austrialia, has been around since 1988 with a couple of self-released cassettes, and now, their first CD. For much of the CD, I was reminded of early Landberk with a laid back dark bluesy rock sound. But, this is mixed equally with more upbeat styles that reminds me mostly of Phish or Sweden's Five Fifteen. The album appears to have a science-fiction concept running thoughout giving it a tone like Nektar or Hawkwind. You can order the CD directly from guitarist Paul Foley at mfraser@vtown.com.au
Brainstorm
 
3 Empty Tremor The Future Needs Your Name Eros and Thanatos 2000 Elevate Records 11 (Alan's)
"Empty Tremor is a young Italian progmetal band, heavily influenced by Dream Theater. If you like that style of music, you should find this album very pleasing. This improves upon their first album nicely." - Alan Mallery
Empty Tremor - The Official Website
 
4 Abdera Through the Years Recollection Demo 2000 self-released demo
Abdera is keyboardist Andrew Sanchez. Andrew is working on some new material with a drummer and hopes to have a complete album withing the next year. The music is instrumental electronics which has potential for a modern progressive group. This track reminds me of the group Mastermind.
AbderaMusic@aol.com
Riffage.com search for Abdera
Mp3.com - Abdera
 
5 Uzva Tammela in January - part II Tammikuinen Tammela 2000 Ylosmatka Records 12
Uzva is a complex mix of folk, jazz, progressive rock, and chamber-like music. In the more reflective and quieter moments the style and mood is very close to the Chilean band Tryo's acoustic compositions. The music is highly dynamic which moves effortlessly through complex and evocative melodies with a rich instrumentation of violin, clarinet, electric & acoustic guitar, bass, drums, french horn, cello, steel pan, acid box, and trombone. The music reaches some intense levels that at times sounds improvisational but with hooks that pulls the music band into it's highly composed arrangements. Hoghly recommended!
uzva@scientist.com
 


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