Not sure if anyone has mentioned this album in a thread (I searched and didn't find any), but I picked up the latest Mind's Eye on Sunday. I can't stop listening to the album. It's just really good upbeat progressive rock. I think this will definitely be in my top 10 albums of 2006.
Mind's Eye - Walking on H2O
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ProgMetalFan
In the attic
Yeah, good stuff - here's my recent review of it:
MIND'S EYE - WALKING ON H2O (A-/B+) Lion Music, 2006
13 tracks, RT: 75:02
[ http://www.roundrec.com/ ]
[ http://www.lionmusic.com/mindseye_h2o.htm ]
[ http://www.lionmusic.com/ ]
Despite being impressed with the last offering from Mind's Eye (2002's
A WORK OF ART), I couldn't help thinking the band had only scratched
the surface of its potential. Listening to WALKING ON H2O, I find I
was right. Mind's Eye plays the kind of music that would have been
huge 20 years ago, a seamless blend of progressive rock and AOR that
extracts the flair and artistry of a wide variety of influences, from
Genesis and Styx to Queensryche and Asia. "A Rabbit In The Hat" is a
good example of this approach, with the lush production driving very
commercially accessible melodies, strong vocals and tight
musicianship. One of the highlights arrives early in the form of
"Equally Immortal," which has sensitive guitar, piano and vocals
alternating with an energetic arrangement. "Out Of My System" is
another one of those songs that would have gone straight to the top of
the charts back in the early '80s -- its infectious chorus reminds me
of great rock radio staples from the past. Heavier prog elements can
be heard on the excellent "Sacred Rules" and the instrumental "Flight
Of The An.unna.ki," with the awesome "Poseidon Says" completing the
proceedings powerfully. WALKING ON H2O is unmistakably a concept
album; the lyrics address such weighty issues as evolution, religion,
unexplained phenomena and immortality, and there's effective use of
interludes in the tradition of albums like OPERATION: MINDCRIME and
THE WALL. Much of the credit for the quality of the material must go
to principle songwriter Daniel Flores -- his experience, knowledge and
attention to detail are evident throughout -- although his realized
vision is ultimately due to the caliber of the all the musicians. I
found WALKING ON H2O to be a perfect example of a work that requires
repeated listens to really get into, but I guarantee the effort will
be rewarded. Certainly near the top of its game, Mind's Eye has
produced one of the best albums of its kind to come along in quite
awhile; I urge you to experience it while we wait for a resurgence of
this classy style of music, currently enjoyed by far too few. - Neal
Woodall (MysticX9@gmail.com)
Also did an interview with Daniel Flores, if you want to read it you can find it here:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Detritus/message/660
MIND'S EYE - WALKING ON H2O (A-/B+) Lion Music, 2006
13 tracks, RT: 75:02
[ http://www.roundrec.com/ ]
[ http://www.lionmusic.com/mindseye_h2o.htm ]
[ http://www.lionmusic.com/ ]
Despite being impressed with the last offering from Mind's Eye (2002's
A WORK OF ART), I couldn't help thinking the band had only scratched
the surface of its potential. Listening to WALKING ON H2O, I find I
was right. Mind's Eye plays the kind of music that would have been
huge 20 years ago, a seamless blend of progressive rock and AOR that
extracts the flair and artistry of a wide variety of influences, from
Genesis and Styx to Queensryche and Asia. "A Rabbit In The Hat" is a
good example of this approach, with the lush production driving very
commercially accessible melodies, strong vocals and tight
musicianship. One of the highlights arrives early in the form of
"Equally Immortal," which has sensitive guitar, piano and vocals
alternating with an energetic arrangement. "Out Of My System" is
another one of those songs that would have gone straight to the top of
the charts back in the early '80s -- its infectious chorus reminds me
of great rock radio staples from the past. Heavier prog elements can
be heard on the excellent "Sacred Rules" and the instrumental "Flight
Of The An.unna.ki," with the awesome "Poseidon Says" completing the
proceedings powerfully. WALKING ON H2O is unmistakably a concept
album; the lyrics address such weighty issues as evolution, religion,
unexplained phenomena and immortality, and there's effective use of
interludes in the tradition of albums like OPERATION: MINDCRIME and
THE WALL. Much of the credit for the quality of the material must go
to principle songwriter Daniel Flores -- his experience, knowledge and
attention to detail are evident throughout -- although his realized
vision is ultimately due to the caliber of the all the musicians. I
found WALKING ON H2O to be a perfect example of a work that requires
repeated listens to really get into, but I guarantee the effort will
be rewarded. Certainly near the top of its game, Mind's Eye has
produced one of the best albums of its kind to come along in quite
awhile; I urge you to experience it while we wait for a resurgence of
this classy style of music, currently enjoyed by far too few. - Neal
Woodall (MysticX9@gmail.com)
Also did an interview with Daniel Flores, if you want to read it you can find it here:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Detritus/message/660
trentdk
Member
Listening to Waiting for the Tide... this band is incredible. BTW. This album is pretty damn mellow. They definitely need some more exposure, like you know the ProgPower state at some point, or one of these other lovely festivals going on.
They don't sound like all the other 'prog-metal' bands out there. I guess they have the most in common with Pain of Salvation, and then maybe Threshold(?). Very emotional singing and music. My only complaint is that after listening to about half the album, I felt like I had heard everything the band had to offer. But I want to listen to their other discs to see. Despite that, highest recommendation.
They don't sound like all the other 'prog-metal' bands out there. I guess they have the most in common with Pain of Salvation, and then maybe Threshold(?). Very emotional singing and music. My only complaint is that after listening to about half the album, I felt like I had heard everything the band had to offer. But I want to listen to their other discs to see. Despite that, highest recommendation.
I love this disc. Hell, I love all their discs. I think that Mind's Eye is one of the most underrated bands out there, and would love to see them some day at PP.
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