Maschine – Naturalis

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Maschine from the UK released a fine debut album “Rubidium” in 2013, followed by silence… and now all of a sudden comes their sophomore album “Naturalis”, a more laid-back and softer output from the band.

Bandleader, guitarist and vocalist Luke Machin, whose also a member of prog rock supergroup The Tangent, is a very talented guitarist and song writer, however he does have his limitations as a singer. Maschine’s music is naturally solid founded in the British prog rock scene with a jazzy edge.

The shake up in the line-up has been done successfully, because the new keyboard player and vocalist Marie-Eve De Gaultier really does a very fine job, and new drummer James Stewart fits right in as well.

“Naturalis” is a natural progress and it has many fine passages and pieces, the craftsmanship is flawless and production is adequate. However it never, ever really crawls under my skin and offers me the little something extra; the special thing that makes you want to go back to this album over and over… it’s solid and has plenty to cheer about and I really like the guitartone on the album as well as the strong performance by Marie-Eve, just listen to her on “Make Believe”.

A solid outing, but unspectacular.

Tracklist:

  1. Resistance (11:52)
  2. Night and Day (5:08)
  3. Make Believe (7:10)
  4. Hidden in Plain Sight (7:01)
  5. A New Reality (8:45)
  6. Megacyma (11:46)

Playing Time: 51:45

Release date: November 18, 2016

Label: InsideOut Music

Website: www.maschineuk.com

About Kenn Jensen 288 Articles
When I kicked this site off back in 2003, I had no idea that it would turn into what it has become. I am very proud of what we've done and achieved over the years. Musically I have a soft spot for 80s inspired hard rock, but my favourite music and bands are all to be found in the progressive universe these days.

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