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The Dark Third

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  • Audio CD (10 April 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Bmg
  • ASIN: B000EXZHAG
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,343 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. Aeropause 5:44£0.69
Listen  2. Goshens Remains 5:23£0.69
Listen  3. Apprentice Of The Universe 3:59£0.69
Listen  4. The Bright Ambassadors Of Morning11:56£0.69
Listen  5. The Exact Colour 4:03£0.69
Listen  6. Voices In Winter/In The Realms Of The Divine 6:33£0.69
Listen  7. Bullitts Dominae 5:20£0.69
Listen  8. The Twyncyn/Trembling Willows 7:16£0.69
Listen  9. He Tried To Show Them Magic / Ambassadors Return 5:18£0.59

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The debut album from London’s Pure Reason Revolution, The Dark Third suggests that progressive rock, long-treated as a pariah in self-respecting musical circles, is no longer afraid to speak its name. Boasting a name inspired by Kantian philosophy, a number of songs in two distinct ‘movements’, and a flagship single – the mighty "The Bright Ambassadors Of Morning" – that clocks in at twelve minutes in length, here is a band unafraid to untether the unicorns of ambition and let them gallop free. This is not always a wise idea. Without the sheer, dazzling proficiency of Yes or the hulking heaviness of King Crimson, affairs occasionally get bogged down in a mire of sub-Sigur Ros atmospherics that drift along with little discernable purpose. There are, however, a number of saving graces: the Beach Boys-inspired vocal interplay of John Courtney and Chloe Alper, voices coalescing in lullaby-like harmonies; or an occasional, sparking heaviness that manifests most clearly on the tricksy, hard-riffing climax to ‘The Twyncyn/Trembling Willows’. An epic undertaking, and sometimes it feels that way, but fans of new-wave proggers like Mew or Muse ought to be up to the challenge. --Louis Pattison

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars wait...it's 5 stars for a reason, 6 April 2006
By William Wright "i are skúm" (Glesca, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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there are few artists that deserve the full 5 stars, even though even seems to give their favourite band 'top marks' regardless of how good an album/single is.

the first time i heard PRR's music, was at a live show - they were supporting oceansize (a worthy act to play with the 'size, i thought) and i believe that is where their real talent shows.

between songs there was always some sort of "background noise" making their entire set seamless. and not a word was uttered except a quiet, "thank you" at the end.

4 part harmonies are what strikes the listen most on the first listen, and the way everything seems to just flow together.

this band cannot be musically compared to anyone specifically, but influences could be drawn, perhaps, from Pink Floyd, the Beach Boys and/or Rage Against The Machine. perhaps, i say.

the music is progressive, melodic and driving. it changes moods, yet flows brilliantly. I have not a copy of their album, but heard all the songs at their gig. i have purchased other releases which, though fantastic, did not totally capture the live sound that i have experienced of them. so if there is one thing i can think of to criticize, it would be that.

however, don't let that put you off - they are a trully talented 5 piece, who can do magic with sounds.

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best new band/album in years, 28 Jun 2006
By Lee Dee (Cheltenham, England) - See all my reviews
I bought it because of a review in a sunday paper giving it 1 star out of 5 and the statement, "pure prog madness". The standard reviewer likes good short snappy 3 minute rock/punk songs - and this doesn't deliver that. So I thought it must be alright!

This is more ambitious, exciting and fresh than anything I have heard in a long time now. This is a world away from the bland music that tends to permeate the charts at the moment.

Be brave and give it a go . . . but . . .

The thing is, I think you will either love it or hate it - there isn't much middle-ground here. So if you love chart music, you probably won't like this. However, if you like rock and have a secret admiration for prog (Yes, Pink Floyd, Hawkwind, Flaming Lips, Secret Machines etc.) or rock with a prog tendency (Queen, Led Zep, Radiohead, Muse, Porcupine Tree), then there is every chance you'll love it. This band doesn't really sound like any of them though - it is quite new.

Each song is solid and exciting in its own way - and they all fit togther to make a consitently good album - no two songs are the same, or similar, and there are no tracks that you want to skip. I have listened to it every day since I bought it back in April and am not growing tired of it.

I really hope this band keep going and keep growing. There aren't many albums that I really love - but this is definitely one of them - and I hope there are more in the pipeline . . .
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting full length debut from promising young prog band, 19 April 2006
By Dr. D. B. Sillars - See all my reviews
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There does seem to be a definite upsurge in interest in prog rock. Not the usual smug battering the genre usually gets, but something more positive and acceptable is abound. With the likes of The Mars Volta, Porcupine Tree, Coheed and Cambria and Oceansize all getting attention in the mainstream rock press, bands are clearly embracing the likes of Rush, Yes, King Crimson and Pink Floyd with relish. Latest new kids on the block are Pure Reason Revolution from London. This, their debut full length album is full of youthful energy and clearly a band for the future. These guys love harmonies and they are in abundance all over this album. "Bullitts Dominae" is a perfect example. Gorgeous melody and ecstatic chorus propel this song into the stratosphere. The lengthy, "The Bright Ambassadors Of Morning" also has some beautifully arranged vocals spread out over its 12 minutes with most of the vocal duties carried out by guitarist John Courtney and bassist Chloe Alper throughout. Both work wonderfully together. Opener "Aeropause" is a spacey instrumental in the best Floyd tradition with lots of typical Gilmour slide guitar. It's a slight pity that a few of the tracks here date from their previous mini-album "Cautionary Tales From The Brave", but as a finished work this album gels nicely as a cohesive whole.

This is a very assured debut from a very promising young band, whether you embrace prog rock or not. This is fresh and exciting rock music and this band should gain the recognition which "The Dark Third" indicates they truly deserve.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Definately like this!
In response to "herbie handcock 'Herb'", if a nerd with Cubase makes this kind of music (i'm thinking of the 17 year old behind Khonnor - check him out!) then so be it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Chris Long

5.0 out of 5 stars The Dark Third = Masterpiece
This is an amazing album in a very modern style. It may be in the prog-rock genre, but they do so much more with it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by T. Jones

4.0 out of 5 stars Enigmatic and eclectic
My first encounter with PRR was the 12 minute single 'The Bright Ambassadors of Morning' - an excellent track, which unfortunately, seems to have appeared on every subsequent... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Baggiesfaninessex

1.0 out of 5 stars sounds like it was recorded in a broom cupboard.....
it sucks, and very amateurishly too. Your average nerd with Cubase could do just as well
Published on 1 Sep 2007 by herbie handcock

5.0 out of 5 stars The future of progressive rock is here!!
Wow. That's the best single word I can sum up my feelings for this incredible CD. There are apparantly multiple versions since the band somewhat confusingly released different CDs... Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2007 by Mr. Fantastic

5.0 out of 5 stars Best British prog this decade!

By nature, I have a very inquisitive side to me by always attempting to find some of the most diverse bands that normally would fly straight under most people's radar... Read more
Published on 19 May 2007 by Transcendence

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
I bought this album when it was first released, probably about a year ago.

My form tutor at school thrust CTFTB into my hand with relish, telling me of a band that he... Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2007 by A. G. Manning

4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing!
Considering the seemingly endless wave of lamentably unoriginal 'new' bands emanating from the UK, Pure Reason Revolution really do represent musical salvation! Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2007 by Chris G.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Album - One Annoyance.
I bought this since I had heard that PRR were the new face of British Progressive Rock. I find a lot to like about this album, the instrumental work is not in the virtuoso vein of... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2007 by Andrew C. Homan

4.0 out of 5 stars Would have been 4.5 stars but dammit Amazon just won't let me!
I bought this album on a whim. Mind you that's how I buy all of my new music (check out a band called Mostly Autumn as well - they rule!). Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2006 by Mr. T. F. Norton

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