- Oct 31, 2005
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Is ReEvolution a parable for modern times?
Cythesis second album takes on where 2011s DeEvolution left off. Completing the story set in a dystopian future, the central character, taken from his tribe, brainwashed by the elite of a sprawling city-state and installed as a puppet leader is now sent out to find and enslave new recruits. He happens upon his own people, regains his own identity and leads a chilling revolt against those who rule the city-state and sets the population free. So far, so sci-fi. But the lyrics take in deep digs at consumerism and capitalism, government control, the media, and practically anything else that can be seen to dominate people in modern times.
The band itself features three of the original members of Zero Hour guitarist/keyboard player and bassist Jasun and Troy Tipton, and singer Erik Rosvold alongside old friend and Enchant drummer Sean Flanagan, and as such the style of the music is almost predetermined. As might be expected of anything with Jasun Tiptons fingerprints on it ReEvolution is a fine flow of technical progressive metal which blends jaw-dropping, finger-shredding work-outs with deeply moving atmospheric passages. As an album ReEvolution has no highlights as such to my mind its just seven tracks, 44 minutes, of some of the best progressive metal youre likely to come across. Its a rollercoaster of high after high, and in terms of attractions songwriter Jasun offers the following: There are many moments I'm extremely proud of, on The Grand Façade, Persistence Of Visions, A Most Trivial Pursuit and Release the Deity in particular, and I do go back and forth on The Grand Façade and Persistence as both have that amazing headphone experience. But I guess Release The Deity wins as it captures the beauty, groove and raise-your-fist-in-the-air experience at the end for me.
Almost in fear of getting lost in the praise for the albums instrumentation Rosvolds Geoff Tate-like vocals (check out, for example, his work on The Grand Façade) bring another dimension to ReEvolution and lend it the air of humanity the storyline demands. And although Rosvold was responsible for the lyrics, they certainly capture Jasuns views both on the concept and on modern times. Its pretty crazy seeing what's going on in the world right now. Im a very positive person who wants to believe change for the better is coming. Unfortunately though its not in sight at this moment. We can go on and on about politics as everyone has their views. Politicians say that theyre the voice of the people, but we really know theyre not. It's just about their ego and greed.
So, is ReEvolution a parable for modern times? Tipton has no doubt. Oh, yes, he replies. Its definitely a parable for modern times.
Cythesis second album takes on where 2011s DeEvolution left off. Completing the story set in a dystopian future, the central character, taken from his tribe, brainwashed by the elite of a sprawling city-state and installed as a puppet leader is now sent out to find and enslave new recruits. He happens upon his own people, regains his own identity and leads a chilling revolt against those who rule the city-state and sets the population free. So far, so sci-fi. But the lyrics take in deep digs at consumerism and capitalism, government control, the media, and practically anything else that can be seen to dominate people in modern times.
The band itself features three of the original members of Zero Hour guitarist/keyboard player and bassist Jasun and Troy Tipton, and singer Erik Rosvold alongside old friend and Enchant drummer Sean Flanagan, and as such the style of the music is almost predetermined. As might be expected of anything with Jasun Tiptons fingerprints on it ReEvolution is a fine flow of technical progressive metal which blends jaw-dropping, finger-shredding work-outs with deeply moving atmospheric passages. As an album ReEvolution has no highlights as such to my mind its just seven tracks, 44 minutes, of some of the best progressive metal youre likely to come across. Its a rollercoaster of high after high, and in terms of attractions songwriter Jasun offers the following: There are many moments I'm extremely proud of, on The Grand Façade, Persistence Of Visions, A Most Trivial Pursuit and Release the Deity in particular, and I do go back and forth on The Grand Façade and Persistence as both have that amazing headphone experience. But I guess Release The Deity wins as it captures the beauty, groove and raise-your-fist-in-the-air experience at the end for me.
Almost in fear of getting lost in the praise for the albums instrumentation Rosvolds Geoff Tate-like vocals (check out, for example, his work on The Grand Façade) bring another dimension to ReEvolution and lend it the air of humanity the storyline demands. And although Rosvold was responsible for the lyrics, they certainly capture Jasuns views both on the concept and on modern times. Its pretty crazy seeing what's going on in the world right now. Im a very positive person who wants to believe change for the better is coming. Unfortunately though its not in sight at this moment. We can go on and on about politics as everyone has their views. Politicians say that theyre the voice of the people, but we really know theyre not. It's just about their ego and greed.
So, is ReEvolution a parable for modern times? Tipton has no doubt. Oh, yes, he replies. Its definitely a parable for modern times.
