With the quirkiness of Frank Zappa and the histrionics of Kate Bush blowing on
its sail, “Entropy of the Century” offers an intriguing take on Progressive
Rock. The songwriting seems to be focused around the vocals of Moorea Dickason
but the talent pool of the rest of the band is equally important in shaping the
album.
Manic tempo patterns and off-beat Jazzy melodies are weaved into Pop and Rock
frameworks and brought to life with lyrics that are prone to multiple
interpretations. Songs such as ‘Regression to the Mean’ and ‘Friday Night
Dreams’ made me question why there aren’t more guitar solos in the rest of the
album but I don’t want to ponder on that too much because this is truly an
excellent release.
Each song is a good album seller, amongst which is ‘Friday Night Dreams’ - a
sort of Cabaret Rock number with playful rhythmic patterns. Then there’s ‘We
Machines’ which hovers smoothly between Jazz, Pop and Rock. Both the lyrics and
music of ‘The Unknowable’ seem to have been specifically designed to close the
album, thereby giving “Entropy.....” a sense of structure.
I’ve spent considerable effort in describing the music…and yet I’ve a nagging
feeling of not having gone close to the truth. In a way Moe Tar’s dynamic
approach to music fits in with the ‘entropy’ of the album title.
Impressive vocals, complex but accessible music……this is one album you really
shouldn’t miss.
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