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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Riverside's latet EP, "Memories in my Head" is a throwback to their sound of the "Reality Dream" trilogy - which comprised the Out of Myself, Second Life Syndrome and Rapid Eye Movement albums - rather than being a development of the heavier, more Deep Purple-leaning sound of their most recent album, "Anno Domini High Definition".
That latest album left the fans divided. As ever, many fans prefer their bands to stay close to the sound that originally attracted them and, for Riverside, that meant the original progressive-rock trilogy (which, sonically, also included the original EP "Voices In My Head"). That soundscape owed more to Pink Floyd than it did to Deep Purple.
However, there is a danger that one can also continue along the same sonic path for too long...and Riverside may now have reached that point. Personally, I feel that staying close to "Anno Domini High Definition" would have been a more suitable development. There is truly nothing wrong with the current EP, "Memories in my Head", other than the fact that one is always thinking: "I have heard this before...". Of course, should this be your introduction to the band, then I suspect you may well think that it is brilliant!
That concern is what prevents me giving this latest EP five stars. It is perhaps a bit churlish denying such fine music the full score, but I feel that the band are treading water slightly...they have a really massive album/sound just within their grasp...please just reach for it guys!
That latest album left the fans divided. As ever, many fans prefer their bands to stay close to the sound that originally attracted them and, for Riverside, that meant the original progressive-rock trilogy (which, sonically, also included the original EP "Voices In My Head"). That soundscape owed more to Pink Floyd than it did to Deep Purple.
However, there is a danger that one can also continue along the same sonic path for too long...and Riverside may now have reached that point. Personally, I feel that staying close to "Anno Domini High Definition" would have been a more suitable development. There is truly nothing wrong with the current EP, "Memories in my Head", other than the fact that one is always thinking: "I have heard this before...". Of course, should this be your introduction to the band, then I suspect you may well think that it is brilliant!
That concern is what prevents me giving this latest EP five stars. It is perhaps a bit churlish denying such fine music the full score, but I feel that the band are treading water slightly...they have a really massive album/sound just within their grasp...please just reach for it guys!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I am somewhat surprised by the earlier reviews. For me, this album shows a band that is comfortable in its own skin, knows what it is doing and enjoying the moment. I saw tham live ealier in the year when they released this and they were obviously enjoing playing the music, relaxed and free to express themselves. This is a real favourite of mine, played much more frequently that their earlier albums (all of which are indeed very good). I agree that they can step up from here, but enjoy this for what it is - an excellant 30+ minutes of modern prog-rock to savour - grap a large glass of whatever takes your fancy, turn up the volume and enjoy!
At the end of the live gig they promised a full album and tour next year - I hope they build upon what they have created with Memories in My Head - it certainly creates memeories in my head!
At the end of the live gig they promised a full album and tour next year - I hope they build upon what they have created with Memories in My Head - it certainly creates memeories in my head!
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Great EP. Only three songs, but they are long, and they are just great. Riverside sound purposely like on their two first albums from ten years ago again, and the melodies and moods are as good as ever, if not better. If you miss Pink Floyd try this. This is no clone, however... there's way to much originality for that. Great polish prog band.
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This is truly terrible
Competent musicians, sure, but terrible songwriters. Veering between metal, progressive rock, Tangerine Dream, and even borrowing a few ideas from early Jean-Michel Jarre leaves me... Read more
Published 2 months ago by zippy72
Much better than AD...a return to form
I was a massive Riverside fan right up to Anno Domini, but found that album really very disapponting given all the hype. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Martin C. Hudson
Good Album From a Fantastic Band
I love this band they bring something totally unique to the Progressive Table and they have never brought anything less than fantastic until now. Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. Duggan
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