For those of you out there who might be prog-curious but you're not sure where to get your ears wet, you're in luck. We've put together a side by side comparison of two 2005 releases that haven't received their fair due. If you're serious about expanding your musical horizons beyond the latest fad and into more adventurous territory, we suggest you check out Space Nelson's Don't Panic and Eyestrings Consumption, two impressive releases from two progressive, yet distinctly unique Michigan bands. Click "read more" below. |
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| Band Name: Space Nelson Source: Inspired by guitarist John Piasentin's "spacey" paperboy |
Band Name: Eyestrings Source: Taken from a line in William Shakespeare's "Cymbeline" |
| Band Members: John Piasentin (Guitar/Vocals), Pete Hopersberger (keys/vocals), Gary Lock (bass guitar), Eric Fischer (drums) |
Band Members: Ryan Paramenter (Keys/Vocals), Mathew Kennedy (bass, moog, theramin), Alan Rutter (guitars/vocals), Bob Young (drums, djembe, tabla, percussion) |
| Release Title: "Don't Panic" Release Date: March 2005 |
Release Title: "Consumption" Release Date: October 2005 |
| Recorded at: Tempermill Studios by Jim Kissling (Ferndale, MI) |
Recorded at: Windfall Recording by Ben Ridley (Hammondsport, NY) |
| tracks/time: 8 tracks @ 32:06 min/sec Average track length: 4 min Shortest Track: 2:49 min/sec Longest Track: 4:43 min/sec |
tracks/time: 7 tracks @ 64:00 min/sec Average track length: 9 min Shortest Track: 2:02 min/sec Longest Track: 20:00 min/sec |
| Short Description: supercharged prog-rock featuring tight vocal harmonies, controlled polyrhythmic time signatures, predictable pop-friendly melodies and smoking instrumental jams |
Short Description: dark, ethereal, capricious, experimental, jazz-infused prog featuring dynamic and fluid melodies, atonal flirtations, exotic instruments, abstruse lyrics and multi-part compositions |
| Cover: Art & Design: Pete Hopersberger Pages: 4 (duotone/b&w) Lyrics NOT included |
Cover: Art & Design: Ryan Parmenter Pages: 12 (full color) Lyrics Included |
| Price: $12.00 includes S/H | Price: $12.00 plus S/H |
| Popular Comparisons: Rush, Dream Theatre, King's X |
Popular Comparisons: Genesis, Yes, King Crimson. |
| Sample Clips: "Tilt" "Control" |
Sample Clips: "Valid For A Week" "Slate Clean" |
| Website: www.SpaceNelson.com |
Website: www.Eyestrings.com |