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Sieges Even-"The Art of Navigating by the Stars"

Reviewed by: Kevin Cloe
Genre: Prog Rock
Country: Germany
Language: English
Length: 63:35
Release Date: September 27, 2005
Label:
InsideOut America
Band Members: Markus Steffen / guitars Arno Menses / vocals
  Alex Holzwarth / bass Oliver Holzwarth / drums
     
Track Listing: 1.)- Intro: Navigating By The Stars (0:30) 8.)-Sequence VII: Lighthouse (7:41)
  2.)-Sequence I: The Weight (10:14) 9.)-Sequence VIII: Styx (8:55)
  3.)- Sequence II: The Lonely Views Of Condors (6:14)  
  4.)- Sequence III: Unbreakable (9:00)  
  5.)- Sequence IV: Stigmata (8:22)  
  6.)-Sequence V: Blue Wide Open (5:13)  
  7.)Sequence VI: To The Ones Who Have Failed (7:26)  
     
The Review

Imagine a band whose entire sound is modeled after one Rush song: Natural Science. That is the foundation for this band. That is actually a bit unfair - Sieges Even are too talented for me to generalize their sound with such a statement. The average proghead will notice the absence of keyboards in the lineup and may be very afraid. Don't worry - much like early Opeth, this band doesn't need keyboards - they use overlaid guitar structures and very complicated riffs to make you forget there are no foreground keys. Seriously. I'm not just saying that.***

The major change here from previous albums is a new singer. Seems like this band could never settle down in the vocals department - and most think this is because none of them were any good. It is true that their past singers have been rather lackluster - but I can definitely state that the vocals problem has been solved. Arno Menses does rather well with his midrange voice - and he is made much better by the amazing vocal harmonies throughout this record.***

So - musically - what do we have here? Very complex riffs that border on, but never reach, prog-metal - with some general themes repeated throughout the album. Though it seems cliché for reviewers of this band, I must again reference the "Natural Science-ish" sound of this band, but they are more complex than Rush by far. The album is supposed to be one long song, but there are usually "gaps" between most tracks. Intricate, longish songs that change pace on a dime and actually compliment the vocals very well. To me - this is their best work as it combines all the previous changes they have been through with much better production and melodies. I did not think this album was a step backwards in the progressive department as some have - to the contrary, I think it is their most "progressive" work so far. This is not an album to judge right away - it takes many listens to fully appreciate the twists and turns.

Highly recommended for those wanting some intricacy that still retains melody! Rating: 4.5 stars

 

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