|
SPOCK'S BEARD
(UNITED STATES)
|
FEEL EUPHORIA
(2003)
|
LABEL:
|
GENRE:
PROGRESSIVE ROCK
|
TAGS:
|
|
|
"If "Feel Euphoria" is a new start for Spock's Beard after the departure of Neal Morse, it remains an excellent album of progressive rock."
|
4/5
|
|
|
After the announcement of Neal Morse's departure from Spock's Beard, the arrival of "Feel Euphoria" was highly anticipated. The news that the drummer would now be taking over the vocal parts was not very reassuring. Knowing that Neal Morse was also the band's main songwriter, many predicted the end of the band.
The album opens with a track that has at least one advantage, that of putting everyone in agreement. Whether or not you regret the departure of the ex-leader, 'Onomatopeia' is a testament to a new beginning. With its heady, hard-hitting rhythm, it's nothing like anything you've ever heard from Spock's Beard. But don't stop at this track because you might regret it!
The Spock's Beard you'll find throughout this album is certainly very different from the fabulous 'Snow', but it's very similar in spirit and general construction to the 'Day For Night' period, and perhaps of a higher quality. Apart from 'Onomatopeia', you'll come away from this album feeling as though you've heard everything Spock's Beard has ever offered since their debut.
On the other hand, there is one element that might throw some people off: the voice. Nick D'Virgilio has a splendid voice, but it is much more Rock than Neal Morse's. Some will judge that Spock's Beard loses its soul, others will simply see in it a possibility of evolution towards other horizons.
Sit back in your chair, start "Feel Euphoria", forget it's Spock's Beard and just let it carry you out. The four musicians have a real sense of composition and they prove it to us. Fans of "The Light" or "Snow" era may be a little disappointed, but fans of Progressive Rock will be delighted. - Official website
|
|
|
TRACK LISTING:
01. Onomatopoeia 02. The Bottom Line 03. Feel Euphoria 04. Shining Star 05. East Of Eden, West Of Memphis 06. Ghosts Of Autumn 07. A Guy Named Sid: 08. Intro 09. Same Old Story 10. You Don't Know 11. Judge 12. Sid's Boys Choir 13. Change 14. Carry On
LINEUP:
Alan Morse: Guitares Dave Meros: Basse Nick D'Virgilio: Chant / Batterie Ryo Okumoto: Claviers
|
|
|
|
(0) MIND(S) FROM OUR READERS
|
|
|
|
|
Top of the page
|
|
|
(0) COMMENT(S)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
READERS
2.8/5 (6 view(s))
|
STAFF:
3/5 (7 view(s))
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
"Osmium out now !" |
|
OTHER REVIEWS
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER(S) REVIEWS ABOUT SPOCK'S BEARD
|
|