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| 4.0 excellent | Deadwing2112 | March 29th 20 |
Debut eponymous album from a talented international roster of seasoned musicians delivers solid dividends in the progressive rock genre. Cosmograf artist Robin Armstrong participates on this record coincidentally entitled The Bardic Depths and perhaps subtly linked to last year's release Mind Over Depth. Cerebral thoughtful lyrics are penned by Brad Birzer and influenced by the writings of several authors including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Birzer weaves the concept of friendship through turbulent times. Dave Bandana's nasal twinged vocals deliver Birzer's lyrics effectively and provide a nice break from the rather conventional and homogenized signing provided in the plethora of new progressive rock acts. The strength of the musicianship (extra credit to Peter Jones on saxophone) enables the band to incorporate ambient and jazz textures into its progressive mix to enhance the listening experience with a focus on the entirety of the record in lieu of single tracks. In an era of rather mediocre "super group" offerings, The Bardic Depths deliver an effort that actually matters and cannot be ignored. Once the pandemic has passed, the real challenge is for this group to tour. Should it do so, don't miss out.
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