TORMAN MAXT
837451
CD
FOOLISHNESS OF GOD (LIKE RUSH/KINGS X & RED HOT!)
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STYLE/LINK:RUSHHaving been listening to a lot of modern metal I’ve picked up on over the last few years, I have to say that a lot of it is fast; a lot of it is loud, and some even feature great songs. But, it’s like the difference between Rush and Slipknot – do you go for ultra-heavy or ultra-quality. Rush started life on a simple tip compared to what was to follow, but the song-writing playing and delivery all improved in leaps and bounds. Like Rush, this band is a trio, and this album is already at stage three – a brilliant combination of power, dynamics, good song writing and singing, with an overall delivery the likes of which you so rarely come across. The whole thing is just so expressive, not overly heavy in the metal sense, but turn it up loud and the power comes shining through. But, as I said, it’s that combination of all the factors that make a serious rock band so hot, which comes into play here, and that is why this album is such a treat, so relatively unique and so incredibly accessible and addictive. From subtleties to power, acoustic and, predominantly, electric, this is one “class A” album that I can’t stop playing – I hope you feel the same.
The tracks are set out as 12 songs within 4 suites, and for the first track alone (‘Vanity Explored’) you’ll hear chord sequences, passages and structures that evoke both Rush and early solo Ozzy Osbourne. But, as the song comes leaping out the speakers, it’s sounds like there’s a bright light shining at the heart of things, and you get the feeling you’re in for one spectacular album – and you’re not disappointed in any way! Track 2 is ‘Ghost Town’ and it starts with a Floyd-like bass chord progression before an almost Neil Young higher register styled vocal emerges, then – BLAT!!!!! – This huge density of electric guitars comes screaming out at you and the whole thing erupts into life in an almost slow-motion Rush-like manner, as high vocals, scorching guitars and huge rhythm section thunder along, rising, then suddenly it’s gone. There’s a fantastic electric guitar intro to ‘City Of Man’ and the trio give it everything as the songs takes shape, this time mixing a few styles into the overall sound, but it’s still in the territories that you’ve been absorbing and are now become utterly transfixed to. The high register vocals work a treat with sparkling harmonies and that unique mix of Rush & Ozzy works so spectacularly, it’s untrue. The way the song twists and turns adds to the overall effect, and when the surge of electric guitars drops to a sweet flow of acoustic and takes the track to a beautiful fade, it’s just delicious. Suddenly, the trio erupts once more, and this time it’s even more forceful as guitars blaze and rhythms thunder, ending in a rifle-fire hail of electric ecstasy. The 4th track is ‘The Stage’ and it begins with an almost Styx-like vocal on a flowing sea of acoustic guitars before the band plug in and take the song into familiar territory, but it’s a style that is all of their own that makes for totally compulsive listening, as you make your mind up whether to just sit and listen, or stand up and get your air guitar out as the piece rises and soars – oh, that guitar!
Weight: 150.00 g
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