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:: Release Info:
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:: Artist......> Prisma
:: Title.......> Collusion
:: Label.......> Galileo Records
:: Genre.......> Progressive Rock
:: Rip.Date....> 2008-02-01
:: Street.Date.> 2007-00-00
:: Source......> CD
:: Quality.....> VBR / 207 kbps avg / 4410kHz / Joint Stereo
:: Encoder.....> LAME 3.97/V2/VBRNEW
:: Play.Time...> 63:35
:: URL.........>
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:: Track List:
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:: 1. Paragon 5:36
:: 2. Feeling Of Guiltiness 6:06
:: 3. Over Bodies And Cases 4:37
:: 4. Head Trip 5:52
:: 5. Maslow 4:11
:: 6. Glide In 4:37
:: 7. Inner Circulation 4:10
:: 8. Normal State 7:04
:: 9. Passion - The Highest Necessity 5:01
:: 10.Sield Land 5:09
:: 11.Genius 5:21
:: 12.Perseverance 5:51
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:: Release Notes:
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::
:: Prisma is a great young band from Switzerland, consisting of Michael
:: Luginbuehl on vocals and percussion; Valentin Grendelmeier on
:: guitars, koto and monochord; Marc Muellhaupt on bass; and Andreas
:: Wettstein on drums and percussion. I felt the need to check them out
:: because of numerous Tool references I heard about and was pleasantly
:: surprised the comparisons were spot on. Prisma's sound draws heavily
:: from that of Tool; they have a similar syncopatated rhythmic
:: awareness, lots of interesting vocal lines, atmospheric guitar
:: effects, amazing tribal-like drum fills, and pounding bass through
:: and through.
::
:: For a self-released debut, Collusion is a great start for Prisma.
:: Though some will inevitably lambast them for sounding too similar to
:: Tool -- and they may have a point -- I doubt the band would deny
:: being inspired by Tool or Keenan's other project A Perfect Circle.
:: On the contrary, they might be proud that so many people actually
:: liken them to one of the greatest bands around. From the heavy album
:: opener "Paragon" to the rhythmically dense "Feeling of Guiltiness",
:: complete with nifty acoustic guitars and shattering electric riffs;
:: to the unexpectedly melodic "Sield Land", this album serves its
:: purpose. Luginbuehl's heavily processed and clean vocal pattern
:: draped over a weird-sounding bass motif culminates in a perfectly
:: timed guitar solo that drives "Over Bodies and Cases" to its
:: climactic finale. When he opts for the more fragile, lower register
:: vocals, he recalls Devon Graves of Dead Soul Tribe, particularly on
:: songs like "Glide in" and the beautifully arranged "Passion - The
:: Highest Necessity", which boasts a nice folky melody alongside a
:: raucous guitar theme with a huge dynamic range. Although
:: Grendelmeier's guitar work has a more rocky sound to it, his playing
:: fits the songs nicely, perfectly complementing the riveting drumming
:: and awesome bass playing. There are enough solos for both of the
:: rhythm guys on the album: the drum solo on "Feeling of Guiltiness"
:: and the bass intro of "Inner Circulation" are sublime and they
:: deserve special kudos for their talent.
::
:: "Head Trip" may be a personal favourite because of its brooding
:: psychedelic feel and thick guitar harmony. The song bleeds
:: atmosphere from start to finish and hints at the potential of these
:: guys. They are also technically adept: the main riff of "Genius" is
:: considerably more intricate than the remainder of the album and
:: Wettstein's drummng is very complex as well. The band also uses some
:: sitar-like Eastern instruments on "Normal State", which heavily
:: recalls Lateralus and nice string elements on the final track
:: "Perseverance" for added depth.
::
:: Aside from the Tool comparisons, Prisma is worth checking out if you
:: enjoy bands like the Mars Volta, Porcupine Tree, Dredg, Mr Bungle,
:: and Primus. Check them out and support independent artists.
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:: Group Notes:
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:: We are currently looking for dedicated rippers, if you are interested you'll
:: know how to reach us
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