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  | MELECHET ~ IN BETWEEN
NOT ON LABEL ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock
Recorded: 2006 Released: 2006
The Israeli Prog scene enjoys a kind of renaissance in early 2006 with the release of several excellent debut albums by young groups (see Double SpaceFind albums by this artist, SympozionFind albums by this artist, SussitaFind albums by this artist & Solstice CoilFind albums by this artist), each and every one of them surprisingly excellent and refreshing. The debut album by the group MelechetFind albums by this artist is perhaps the most ambitious of them all, presenting an entire new rock-opera rather than a collection of individual songs. The music, arrangements and orchestration (including a string quartet) are definitely worthy of comparison to similar projects attempted in the 1970’s. The four members of the group play a wide selection of instruments and strengthened by additional players and vocalists they manage quite successfully to achieve a grandiose production. The Hebrew vocals make it difficult for a non-Hebrew speaking listener to follow the plot, but how many opera lovers speak fluent Italian? Every Prog fan should be able to enjoy this music without reservations. Considering how young these musicians are, there are bright days ahead for Israeli Prog!
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  | SOLSTICE COIL ~ A PRESCRIPTION FOR PAPER CUTS
NOT ON LABEL ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock
1st album (recorded 2005) by the Israeli Prog ensemble, which is surely the most important release on the local scene in many years, if not ever. This is the first Israel Prog album that can be honestly classified as being 100 % Prog. The five young musicians, who are the members of SC, are all accomplished players and the lead singer (singing in English) shows great vocal range and sensitivity. The compositions are complex and well developed, ranging in style from classic Sympho-influenced to Metal Prog. Definitely a superb debut, which hopefully will represent the Israeli Prog worldwide with honors.
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