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CHAOS CODE ~ PROPAGANDA NOT ON LABEL (Barcode: 613285931022) ~ USA ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2004 - 2005 Released: 2005 This is the 3rd album by the excellent US Prog group Chaos CodeFind albums by this artist, which on this album consists of guitarist Cliff PhelpsFind albums by this artist, saxophonist Barry CaudillFind albums by this artist, bassist Gary CurtisFind albums by this artist and drummer Patrick GaffneyFind albums by this artist (see Cerebus EffectFind albums by this artist). They retain the same sound and musical direction of the two superb preceding albums with emphasis on even more complex instrumental parts. They play an incredible "retro" Prog, which sounds as if it was recorded at the peak of the genre in mid-1970s. Superb instrumental work by all the participants and excellent compositions make this a little-known gem of rare quality. The use of flute and brass add additional layers of sound to the overall effect. Those few familiar with the album often suggest that the band displays somewhat Scandinavian feel, like AnglagardFind albums by this artist, but regardless of what this music reminds the listener, it is simply gorgeous. A must to any serious Prog fan!

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CHAOS CODE ~ THE TRAGEDY OF LEAPS AND BOUNDS NOT ON LABEL ~ USA ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2001 - 2002 Released: 2002 This is the 2nd album by the excellent US Prog group Chaos CodeFind albums by this artist, which on this album consists of guitarist Cliff PhelpsFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Ton LanganFind albums by this artist, bassist Gary CurtisFind albums by this artist and drummer Patrick GaffneyFind albums by this artist (see Cerebus EffectFind albums by this artist). In spite of the almost completely new lineup, they retain the same sound and musical direction of the superb debut album, with more instrumental parts this time. They play an incredible "retro" Prog, which sounds as if it was recorded at the peak of the genre in mid-1970s. Superb instrumental work by all the participants and excellent compositions make this a little-known gem of rare quality. The use of flute and brass add additional layers of sound to the overall effect. Those few familiar with the album often suggest that the band displays somewhat Scandinavian feel, like AnglagardFind albums by this artist, but regardless of what this music reminds the listener, it is simply gorgeous. A must to any serious Prog fan!

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