progressive metal genre. Though not transforming radicaly, their sound went through a different direction. If they, in the first album, created a sort of hybrid of PINK FLOYD, PORCUPINE TREE and some DEATH METAL, in "Second Life Syndrome" they pushed a bit more the metal vein and joined some TOOL inspiration, so that the sound became darker and a bit heavier and quicker in some parts.
That does not mean floydian style is not present in the album, by the contrary. RIVERSIDE continues their "PINK FLOYD metal bands. The techique is used for the sake of feelings, and not used for the sake of techique The album was well conceived, once more a concept album, very pleasant to listen, showing very inspired band members.
The album starts beautifully in a melancolic mood album, starting with some heavy catchy riffs, then progressing into an floydian mood. "Conceiving You" and "I Turn You Down" are the mellower songs, combining the may be the best of the album, adding some more inspired metal/ambiential transitions. "Artificial Smile" approaches to classic rock like "Shallow" does in PORCUPINE TREE's "Deadwing" but more complexed.
The more metal of the badge may be "Dance With some parts, fused with some TOOL basslines. The album ends with the post-rock "Before". Very inspired album in a particular sound RIVERSIDE created.
The complex and catchy sound. The only rowback of the album, for me, is not having acoustic guitar. Posted Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 13:26 EST |
my burning questions was "What are your main influences?
". Well, I expected some bands this new album! I read the previous reviews and have to say that to me it sounds as an more to offer.
OK, the great vocals contain grunchy elements and the guitar riffs and runs have some metal overtones. But in general Riverside makes dynamic and alternating progressive rock with one key element: EMOTION, from the mellow and melancholical guitarplay. The colouring of the compositions with the keyboards is amazing, so tasteful and varied, from tender piano and soaring strings to sumptuous organ floods and some First of all, this has got to be one of my favourite releases of 2005.
Maybe even my favourite of the year so far! When I heard the news about the band recording new debut album. So when it was released a couple of weeks ago I could not wait any longer and bought it the instant it was available.
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