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KURGANs BANE: The Future Lies Broken
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-future-lies-broken/id16710668
www.amazon.com/The-Future-Lies-Broken-Explicit/dp/B00147NU96
KURGANs BANE are a progrock / melodic rock band from Baltimore. The band now has a female singer (Lisa Francis) who adds a great atmosphere to the songs. The highlights of this very recommendable album: Through the camera (warm guitar sounds, catchy melody, fresh bass playing, ranging from soft melodic progrock to heavy rock), Just look at me now (sensitive song with slightly complex chords and some more powerful riffs) and the epic Vermin which consists of three songs: Frankie five angels (FATES WARNING alike complex instrumental), Headless mice (great floating track with great vocals) and the complex Feudal Tourniquet. Nap in e-minor is a short classically inspired acoustic instrumental. Kurgans Bane variously cite as their influences Floyd, The Who, Rush, Van Halen, The Dregs, Yes, Marillion and Tull, and one can see where their music comes from – but its not in any way derivative of any one source. The easiest way to describe their music is to say that it sounds quite a bit as if Rush had decided to record an album with Lana Lane on vocals instead of Geddy Lee.
Media:Mint (M)
Sleeve:Mint (M)
Tracklist:
1. Through The Camera (7:12)
2. Just Look At Me Now (6:40)
3. Warm Winter Nights (4:43)
4. Frankie Five Angels (4:13)
5. Headless Mice (2:30)
6. Feudal Torniquet (3:54)
7. Nap In E Minor (1:18)
8. The Curtain And The Rose (4:59)
9. Bad Blood (5:48)
10. Broken Clock (4:54)
11. Regina (8:22)
Total Time: 54:33
Line-up / Musicians
– Jeff Laramee / drums
– Pete Laramee / guitars, vocals
– Lisa Francis / vocals
– Luis Nasser / bass, keyboards, vocals
5 stars The album title says “The Future Lies Broken”. Well, I don’t think that KURGANs BANEs future will lie broken. This US band might as well have a bright future because this album is very good. Their music is melodic yet complex progressive rock with heavy guitar riffs. They have similarities to Heart, 80s RUSH & SAGA. My favorite songs are the opening “Through The Camera”, “Just Look At Me Now”, “Warm Winter Nights”, “Feudal Torniquet”, the short instrumental “Nap In E Minor”, “The Curtain And The Rose” and the closing “Regina”. The musicianship is flawless. The female vocalist Lisa Francis has a strong voice, Pete Laramee are an amazing guitarist, Jeff Laremee are a highly technical drummer and Luis Nasser delivers a steady bass playing.
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