Kingcrow

Michael Baryshnikov написал(а) к All в Oct 15 13:04:02 по местному времени:

Нello, All!

Залит Kingcrow\(2015)_Eidos

Ну, что сказать? Группа растёт и меняется явно в лучшую сторону, хотя и предыдущие альбомы были весьма весьма неплохи. Нет, это - ЕЩЁ металл, но УЖЕ во всю ПРОГРЕССИВ. Очень разнообразно, технично и почти без перегибов.
Рекомендую!

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Eidos
Kingcrow
Progressive Metal
(c) Review by buddyblueyes, PA

Is this band on sonic enhancing drugs? Demand the members be tested immediately!

This album by Kingcrow is the audio equivalent of that ad -- you know the one,
in the back of the early comic books for Charles Atlas: skinny guy gets sand in
his face by bully; work outs to beat up the said bully; and finally gets the girl in the proper red-blooded, male testosterone fashion. Skinny no more, he's the hero of the beach! Thanks Charles Atlas!

It feels like the Kingcrow has sonically shot up between the toes. They have
achieved a masterful success story with this current release, Eidos. This album
is in tip-top form, with six-pack abs and totally eclipsing their really good
2013 release In Cresendo. But, this is next level, baby! If you are into
Leprous, Karnivool, Breaking Orbit, or Skyharbor, just give it a few moments,
please. Are you bummed Porcupine Tree are no longer putting out new material?
Dry your tears and take your thumb out of your mouth, this is the perfect band
to fill in that empty, cavernous space deep inside your soul. There's a perfect
blend of crunch and serene moments. There's aggression without growly vocals,
melodic hooks and rhythmic riffage that scream for mass appeal, and a signature
sound that indicates this band has come of age. Without a doubt, after
re-examining Kingcrow's past catalog, it can be said with utmost confidence that this album will probably go down as their career defining album, thus far. If you check out only one of their albums, this is it.

You will not be disappointed by the fuzzy, crunchy guitar tones and the proper
blend of distortion to acoustic guitar. The hooks are there, the vocals are
upfront and the lyrics contain hardly a pinch of fat. The word smithing is
competitive fighting weight. The recording is stellar on all fronts. The drums
alone will force your warm-down commute home to detour. You'll bolt to the
nearest car audio store for an installation of an audio system worthy of the TV
show, Pimp My Ride. Check out the songs The Moth, Adrift and Slow Down if
nothing else. (I'm too old to be head banging to this addictive groove! My neck
meat is going to need some tender loving massaging tomorrow.) Нere we have a fully-realized Kingcrow, ferocious and eager to come out of the corner swinging. It's a sweaty, pumped, and well-conditioned winner.

Wishful Concert pairing: Leprous or Breaking Orbit
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Инджой!

Rest begards...oh, sorry, best regards, Michael

... Workin' at the fillin' station - too many tastes...
--- (c)2015 Isaak GoldED+/EMX, send $1.1.5-30407 for original master text.

Michael Baryshnikov написал(а) к All в Nov 18 13:17:46 по местному времени:

Нello All!

Залит Kingcrow/(2018)_Persistence

Добавлен очередной альбом Королевского Ворона.
Мрачноватый, техничный прог-металл. Немного скучновато - всё время ждёшь "взрыва", а его нет и нет... хотя и игра и вокал у этих итальянцев хороши.
Весьма рекомендую!

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(c) Kingcrow biography, PA

Founded in Rome, Italy in 1996 (as "Earth Shaker")

The band was originally founded in Rome, Italy, by Diego Cafolla (guitars) and Manuel Thundra Cafolla (drums) in 1996 under the name of Earth Shaker. Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's poem Raven and driven by a will of change, the band's name was soon altered into Kingcrow. Together with Stefano Tissi (vocals), the first promo CD Eyes Of Memories was published in 1997. The second promo CD, Нurricane's Eye, was released in 2000, and served as the proof of Kingcrow's evolution into progressive atmospheres performed with a subtle hard rock and metal approach. This stylistic choice was finally consolidated in 2001 with the first official studio album, Something Unknown. In the same year Ivan Nastasi, a guitarist of the classic hard rock / heavy metal style, joined the band. In 2002 Stefano was replaced by Mauro Gelsomini (vocals), who contributed to the songs with his deep and emphatic approach. In June 2003 Kingcrow recorded a 3-track promo CD entitled Matzmariels. Ready for the next step, Kingcrow decided that the next release should be a conceptual album, and thus Insider became reality. Kingcrow noted, We see this album as a continuous flow of emotions narrated by music.

During 2004 and 2005, Kingcrow built their own recording studio in Rome. A new album, Timetropia, (heralded by media and fans as a true rock opera along the lines of Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar or even Operation Mindcrime), was recorded and published worldwide by Lucretia Records International. In 2007 and 2008, together with new bassist Angelo Orlando, Kingcrow performed several live shows at the biggest Italian hard rock-heavy metal music festivals (including Gods Of Metal alongside Iron Maiden and Judas Priest to support the album release.

In February 2009, during the recording sessions for the new album, Phlegethon, Francesco D'Errico (bass) joined the band. Also Mauro decided to leave the band due to personal reasons, and was substituted by Diego Marchesi, a singer with outstanding vocal skills that has an emotional approach which will help consolidate Kingcrow's status as one of the most original bands to come out of Italy in recent years.

Currently the band has just finished Phlegethon, a new overall and exciting concept, representing the very best of their progressive rock / metal approach. According to the band This new discs finds us exploring paths of progressive rock and metal we've never ventured before - it is an exciting time for us and we feel more confident about Kingcrow's future then ever.

Describing the band today is quite a difficult task, but one could state that the influence of such artists as Porcupine Tree, Riverside, Opeth, Orphaned Land or even Dream Theater in their more subtle moments are all present in the music of Kingcrow. With each release Kingcrow has taken a step further away from their original roots as a classic hard rock / metal band and is today one of the most exciting bands that Italy has to offer.

(c) Biography from official homepage
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Another Kingcrow release, and another opportunity to be impressed. Easily their most progressive album to date, with an aural assault of layers and harmonies. When listening to tracks like Folding Paper Dreams, you just know this is some of their best song writing in a Kingcrow delivery of rifts and changes. Musically, there are many heavy moments and at times you feel like you are listening to Eidos... but they have absolutely built on, and progressed from that release. The Persistence is another stellar track in the heart of this album. There are no bad tracks, and every track can be called an anchor. The way that they use synth and keyboards adds an outstanding layer to their sound. This is a fantastic listen for progressive rock fans. I would have no problem calling this their best album to date, and it feels like they put the time and effort into it.

(c)javajeff, PA
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Enjoy!
WBR, Michael Baryshnikov.

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