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OBLIVION PROTOCOL
(UNITED KINGDOM)
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THE FALL OF THE SHIRES
(2023)
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GENRE:
PROGRESSIVE METAL / PROGRESSIVE ROCK
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"A gathering of seasoned musicians, Oblivion Protocol delivers a highly successful "The Fall of the Shires", even if it doesn't revolutionize the genre."
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4/5
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"The Fall Of The Shrines" is Oblivion Protocol's debut album, and it's a successful debut to say the least. A debut album doesn't necessarily mean that the band is a novice, as the musicians have all been through the ranks beforehand: with Threshold for singer-keyboardist Richard West, Within Temptation for guitarist Ruud Jolie, Devin Townsend for drummer Darby Todd and Darkwater for bassist Simon Andersson. And it's clear that the band didn't discover progressive music yesterday, as evidenced by the obvious influences of Steven Wilson, progressive bands from the 70s and even more recent ones such as Haken.
Oblivion Protocol's production is very pleasant to listen to, so well articulated that the 42 minutes pass without you even noticing. But what if that wasn't the album's weak point? Only 42 minutes for a progressive album is a bit short. All the more so as you can feel that the band has something to day, as evidenced by the fine work behind the story told in the background, framed by the sublime tracks 'The Fall' part I & II.
The rest of "The Fall Of The Shires" is equal to the task, with a well-balanced alternation between energetic and more ethereal phases. Special mention must go to the magnificent 'Public Safety Broadcast', which takes us on a journey. But then again, it's a journey we'd have liked to have taken longer...
"The Fall Of The Shrines" is an album which, without being revolutionary, has its place in the cloud of new releases for September, but which will have to prove its worth if Oblivion Protocol is to go from promising band to must-have. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
01. The Fall (Part 1)
02. Tormented
03. Public Safety Broadcast
04. This Is Not A Test
05. Storm Warning
06. Vertigo
07. Forests In The Fallout
08. The Fall (Part 2)
LINEUP:
Darby Todd: Batterie
Richard West: Chant / Claviers
Ruud Jolie: Guitares
Simon Andersson: Basse
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