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""A Poetry of Rain" is an album that will please fans of the band and is a great gateway into the world of Subsignal."
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3/5
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Often criticised for their lack of personality and ambition, Subsignal continues to make headway with his sixth studio album, and remains one of the pillars of German progressive rock. "A Poetry Of Rain" is in the purest Subsignal vein, with extremely melodic progressive rock.
The album opens with two tracks rich in catchy melodies, the rhythmic 'The Art of Giving in' and the more swaying 'Marigold', with orchestrations reminiscent of Toto. The vocal harmonies, a hallmark of the Germans since their early days, are another major factor in the charm of the tracks, with the warm, expressive voice of Arno Menses and the many backing vocals that accompany him. In the same vein, 'Impasse' and 'A Room on the Edge of Forever' feature acoustic guitars and interesting progressive melodies, with meticulously crafted arrangements.
Some of the more muscular passages on 'Silver (The Sheltered Garden)' and 'The Last of it's Kind' are reminiscent of Menses and Steffen's first band, Sige Even, but in a more metal vein that retains all the progressive verve so dear to the band. With 'Embers Part II - Water Wings', Subsignal also offers us a follow-up to a track from 2011's 'Touchstones' album, which unfortunately bears little relation to the first part, which was enhanced by languorous violins.
Still largely inspired by Yes, Rush and Kansas, 'A Poetry of Rain' profits impeccable production, allowing each instrument to make its contribution with a fine balance. It is also melodically successful and technically infallible. And while some will rightly criticise it for lacking originality and risk-taking, it's still a pleasant listen, with well-crafted orchestrations and effective harmonies. A sure bet. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
01. A Poetry of Rain
02. The Art of Giving In
03. Marigold
04. Sliver (The Sheltered Garden)
05. Impasse
06. Embers part II: Water Wings
07. Melencolia One
08. A Wound is a Place to let the Light in
09. The Last of its Kind
10. A Room on the Edge of Forever
LINEUP:
Arno Menses: Chant
Dirk Brand: Batterie
Markus Maichel: Claviers
Markus Steffen: Guitares
Ralf Schwager: Basse
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