For the second straight day we have a new music review for you! Today we're going to look at some music decidedly different than what we heard yesterday.
Inside Out Music recently released the new album from Norwegian prog-rockers Leprous. Inside Out is who brought us the latest Devin Townsend album, as well as Geoff Tate's latest, so they already had an impressive pedigree.
As the saying goes, this ain't Leprous' first rodeo. "Coal" sees them improved dramatically over their last effort. I'm not always a big fan of progressive rock and metal, so when I hear something I like it is notable. Leprous is not your average, run-of-the-mill prog band. As a matter of fact, they are described as Avant-Garde more often than pure prog. While the two subgenres do have a lot in common, Avant-Garde metal uses more experimental sounds and song structures. Leprous are quite adept at experimentation. They use unconventional grooves and soundscapes in repetition with standard metallic riffs to create a very interesting sound.
"Coal" came completely out of left field this year, and many metal bloggers are already placing it in year-end lists. That should say something about how impressive this music is.
Hooky rhythms combine here with somber melodies and grandiose flourishes of atmosphere. Few bands manage to pull off this feat with such aplomb, which should earn Leprous more credit.
If I were to compare Leprous to more-established bands, Queensryche and Dream Theater would be at the top of the list.
In short, get this disc. It is a very, very good listen. Check out the lead single, Chronic, below. As always, thanks and enjoy!
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