PING: Ksyrup-Porc Tree thoughts
 

Thought I would post it publicly cause it's just so damn good.

The first track on In Absentia rocked! I tried to think of who it sounded like, but couldn't put my finger on it. Drums sounded like Rod Morgenstein (Jelly Jam stuff). Same with the basic groove. Yet, they do have a sound all their own.

I wasn't captivated by the vocals right away(style), but they are growing on me. (Lyric in second song is really cool...something about a sixty ton angel falling from the sky). Muzak was interesting to listen to. I can see why Neil Peart thought that to be his favorite song by them, lyric-wise.

Drums sounded REALLY good. Very clear and punchy.

Guitars were pretty standard in regards to tones. What was cool (besides the rhythms in 5s, 6s, and 7s) were some of the lead parts reminded me a lot of Steve Howe, guitar player for Yes.

Thanks for the heads-up. I will check out the other stuff you mentioned.

DOLA:

Needless to say, the rest of the album was fun to listen to. The back half of the record was pretty strong.

Glad you like them. I figured you would.

Maybe it's just because it's new and I'm still in the "honeymoon" phase, but I think Deadwing is even better. The songs flow better and the heavy stuff is seemlessly integrated into the songs, rather than having to wait 3-4 tracks for a heavy song. Now, most of the songs have all of the PT qualities within each song. I'm still listening to it every day.

BTW, if you need Deadwing before it's released on April 19, let me know.

I understand where you are coming from. In Ab. seems a bit choppy as far as the album sequence goes.

I can wait til April 19th...i think

FYI, Deadwing doesn't come out until April 26, now.


The lyrics from Sound of Muzak, which are awesome:

Hear the sound of muzak
Drifting in the aisles
Elevator prozac
Stretching on for miles

The music of the future
Will not entertain
It's only meant to repress
And neutralise your brain

Soul gets squeezed out
Edges get blunt
Demographic
Gives what you want

Now the sound of music
Comes in silver pills
Engineered to suit you
Building cheaper thrills

The music of rebellion
Makes you wanna rage
But it's made by millionaires
Who are nearly twice your age

One of the wonders of the world is going down
It's going down I know
It's one of the blunders of the world that no-one cares
No-one cares enough

Cool, thanks.


My most favorite line of the whole song.