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*Frost<\/strong> are one of the more mysterious, yet praised bands in all of progressive music.\u00a0 Giving a very unique sound to the masses with lots of variety in their output is one point that gives them universal acclaim.\u00a0 Yet the various stages of band hiatuses and member changes since their 2006 debut \u201cMilliontown\u201d has left fans happy when the promise of an album can be delivered.\u00a0 With a eight year break in between this new album and \u201cExperiments In Mass Appeal\u201d, some fans would be hard pressed to think that with too long of a lapse in recordings that the quality and drive wouldn\u2019t be there anymore.\u00a0 Hardcore fans will have faith that the talent and creativity was merely on hold.<\/p>\n

So with the band\u2019s newest effort \u201cFalling Satellites<\/strong>\u201d becoming available, fans can be at ease with the current lineup.\u00a0 Longtime members Jem Godfrey (vocals, keyboards, Railboard, guitar) and John Mitchell (vocals, guitar) return, and joining these two are Nathan King on bass (Level 42) and drummer Craig Blundell (Steven Wilson).\u00a0 This lineup represents the longest solid lineup in group history (performing since 2010), yet it\u2019s the first recorded album by this version of the band.\u00a0 And with everything cemented group-wise, let\u2019s see how this album stacks up in todays progressive climate.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst Day<\/strong>\u201d starts things off with a chorus of angelic voices.\u00a0 Short and sweet, and a nice way to start things off.\u00a0 \u201cNumbers<\/strong>\u201d takes us to the energetic pulse we were waiting for.\u00a0 With crazy syncopated instruments, this is a technical feast that will have longtime fans excited.\u00a0 It\u2019s very upbeat and energetic with a bit of an eighties vibe to it.\u00a0 \u201cTowerblock<\/strong>\u201d starts out laid back and serene, then goes into an erratic dubstep-like stance.\u00a0 The middle part of the song starts to build on the beginning of the song and makes it bigger and more technical, with layers of jazz fusion and general prog goodness woven through seamlessly.\u00a0 \u201cSigns<\/strong>\u201d contains a bit of a harder vibe with a dominating synthesizer output, while \u201cLights Out<\/strong>\u201d could be the pop-type single of the album, with female vocals interspersed throughout.\u00a0 This track is a nice, light piece to help simmer down the technical flow of the album.<\/p>\n

The last six songs on the album comprise a 32-minute suite entitled \u201cSunlight<\/strong>\u201d.\u00a0 Guitar legend Joe Satriani guests on the album within this suite (although it\u2019s not mentioned for which track).\u00a0 Starting with \u201cHeartstrings<\/strong>\u201d, the band starts ramping up the energy once again, with flashes of technical prowess from all involved helping to propel the solid song structure.\u00a0 \u201cCloser To The Sun<\/strong>\u201d features dance beats and pounding drums to start off the song. \u00a0This song is atmospheric and big in delivery with dueling guitar and keyboard solos (I think I\u2019m safe to assume that this is where Satriani\u2019s guest spot is contained), woven together masterfully.\u00a0 \u201cThe Raging Against The Dying Of The Light Blues in 7\/8<\/strong>\u201d is a great composition with plenty of twists and turns. \u00a0It\u2019s all over the map aurally to be honest, and a great representation of where the album can go and how it delivers with beautiful balance.\u00a0 \u201cNice Day For It\u2026<\/strong>\u201d picks up where \u201cThe Raging\u2026\u201d left off, continuing the musically pleasurable journey.\u00a0 And with \u201cHypoventilate<\/strong>\u201d containing an atmospheric calm that helps wind the album down, \u201cLast Day<\/strong>\u201d closes out the suite and album with a simple piano and vocal piece that is peaceful and serene.<\/p>\n

With this album clocking in at almost an hour, we get almost everything we\u2019d expect from this band.\u00a0 Album-wise, \u201cFalling Satellites\u201d contains the best moments from the previous two studio albums in this current package, which I believe will satisfy both longtime and newer fans alike with something to offer everyone.\u00a0 As for myself, I\u2019m a newer fan, but I completely back up my statement of comparison regarding the sound.\u00a0 It\u2019s an excellent album that contains some of the brightest prog moments of 2016 so far, and I expect it will go down as a real classic in the grand scheme of things.\u00a0 This style of music is it\u2019s most exciting when it\u2019s ambitious and risky, and I think the band came through with that expectation and has made something truly worthy and memorable.<\/p>\n

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Tracklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n

01. First Day
\n02. Numbers
\n03. Towerblock
\n04. Signs
\n05. Lights Out
\n06. Heartstrings
\n07. Closer To The Sun
\n08. The Raging Against The Dying Of The Light Blues in 7\/8
\n09. Nice Day For It…
\n10. Hypoventilate
\n11. Last Day<\/p>\n

Playing time:<\/strong> 55:46<\/p>\n

Release date:<\/strong> 27 May, 2016<\/p>\n

Label:<\/strong> Inside Out Music<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong> *Frost Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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