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GODSTICKS ~ SPIRAL VENDETTA NOT ON LABEL (Barcode: 793573731616) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2010 Released: 2010 Superb debut album by British Prog trio GodsticksFind albums by this artist which consists of vocalist / guitarist / keyboardist Darran CharlesFind albums by this artist, who also wrote all the band’s music (with some help from the drummer), bassist Bryan BellerFind albums by this artist and drummer / keyboardist Steve RobertsFind albums by this artist, which is definitely one of the most surprising releases on the British Prog scene lately. They play a complex, yet wonderfully coherent modern Prog with some traces of the glorious past but mostly completely original and unique. It is heartwarming to see these relatively young musicians displaying such maturity and professionalism, both as composers and performers. This music is as complex as King CrimsonFind albums by this artist late efforts, with layers of vocal harmonies and instrumentation superimposed one on top of another, but the overall effect sounds effortless and comprehensible even to a less experienced listener. The usage of odd rhythmic patterns adds another dimension to the music’s zest, with traces of RIO and even some Scandinavian Prog, which goes to prove that Prog (as all music) knows no geographical boundaries any more. This album is in fact the band’s second release, with an EP released a year earlier, which is also quite excellent. It seems that this band is definitely going places, and with such splendid kick off they are surely worth watching. Wholeheartedly recommended!

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