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UK three-piece progressive rockers Enochian
Theory create slick, moody soundscapes. The band draws inspiration from
vintage prog rock bands such as Genesis, King Crimson and Pink Floyd, along
with more modern prog influences such as Tool, Marillion and Porcupine Tree.
After receiving good reviews for their 2010
self-released debut CD, Evolution: Creatio Ex Nihilio, the band now
brings us Life... and All It Entails.
And what does Life... and All It Entails
entail? More of the same eerie, epic prog pieces.
The songs take awhile to sink in, but if you
let the music envelope you, it will take you on a hypnotic, rhythmic journey
full of mesmerizing melodies and emotional, uplifting moods.
Enochian Theory are still a bit premature to be
a legitimate powerhouse prog band, but they show promise. There’s not much
of a difference from their debut except the songs have more depth to them,
yet nothing really stands out as being particularly spectacular or highly
memorable.
The songs may start out timid, but they
gradually build with emotion and aggression and soon turn into a raging
monster, as on “In Times of Silence.” “Distances” is a melodic moving piece
that will capture your attention. “Inversions,” with its huge echo, reverb
picking reminds me of Pink Floyd. Vocalist/guitarist Ben Harris-Hayes’
vocals on “Loves” sounds like they are coming straight from the mouth of
Marillion’s Steve Hogarth.
If you’re wanting to check out a newer prog
band with vintage and modern prog influences, then Enochian Theory is an
adequate band for you to explore.
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