Saturday, May 7, 2011

Plastic Jesus and the Third Eye Blind - Nasoni Records - Music Review

program is not a vulgar word. OK, I think the four-letter word, but not dirty one. I think the average music lover to an aversion to progressive rock comes from the perception that this means endless wanking guitar solo, a half hour drum performance pieces, and high-pitched operatic vocals that deal with science fiction or a vaguely New Age questions. Let's face it, some of the greatest practitioners of the form did not help matters. Think about Emerson, Lake and Palmer. To consider with their "Tales from Topographic Ocean". Even thinking about Rush with some concept pieces.
It would be a bit much. I mean, long after the song, you reach a certain point where you just want clarity, for example, under the Boardwalk, or, God forbid, Rockin 'Robin.
In any event, putting aside these notions, and taking a look at some of the modern purveyors of progressive rock, we can find something truly remarkable. They have imbibed the lessons of their prog progenitors, but are filtered through twenty five years in underground music and they have come up with something wonderful.
One of the best bands of the mining fields of England has its own Earthling Society. They left behind the lighter side of prog, and instead take inspiration from such complex noise mongers like Magma, Van Der Graff Generator and King Crimson. Their previous album, "Albion", was announced rock outsider, Julian Cope, head of heritage sites. The album was a real powerhouse. On their new album, "Plastic Jesus and the Third Eye Blind, " which are dug in deeper and come up winners.
Musically, they are dead in. This is not your father's Prog.
A loud, thick, and at times a bit "dubby", this is the head of music, meant to be played loud and long. two extended pieces, Kosmik Suite No. 1 and No. 2 have a little something for everyone, both musically and lyrically.

Speaking of lyrics, this album is packed with them. Appropriate, however, lead singer Fred Laird, uses his voice more musical than didactic, and messages are lost in a very interesting, but dull, tonality. The album, however, come with a lyric book and it seems that the guys from Earthling Society have a fair bit to say. From a direct rejection of organized religion (Plastic Jesus) to the fierce condemnation of government / corporate destruction of Nature (Kosmik Suite No. 2), Earthling Society are not afraid of drawing a line in the sand and taking sides. One of the powerful elements of these statements is that it seems to come from a mystical or mythical zone. Earthling Society has drunk deeply from the pagan heritage of its native Britain, and thus, to take their complaint added power and visionary truth.
"Plastic Jesus and the Third Eye Blind" is an unusual and challenging listen. depth themes and lyrical content are welcome departure from the typical and everyday life. excellent musicianship and creative song structures reveal a layered and complex work that rewards repeated listenings. a truly unique band and incendiary work of art.

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