Review for Between Sunlight and Shadow

I must admit I was dragging my feet purchasing the new Singularity album due to the fact I had heard reference made to similarities between this title and Marillion's 'Brave'. Not being a real big fan of post-Fish era Marillion I was not overly excited, but upon listening(4x) now the only real similarities I can decipher would be both titles have a dark and brooding atmosphere to them which is what I liked most about 'Brave', but past that, no comparisons can be made. I think that any attempt to compare Singularity to other bands, as was done with Rush in several reviews of their debut, will be made in vain. This is an incredible album, beyond comparisons to other bands. It sounds like Singularity. I am not a musician, but merely an avid progressive rock fan, so cannot comment on the technical aspects, though all sounds of a great prog rock album are in place. As stated earlier to this listener's ears the overall vibe is 'dark and brooding'. The fact this album is actually on 43:28 minute opus divided into 15 parts is tempting enough, but there is not a wasted moment here, and that makes for the delivery of a great concept album. The dynamics of this album please me most. Moogs weave thru sonic soundscapes, then the fury of hell erupts heavy with guitars, keys, and thundering percussion, to be replaced by gentle reflective moments. Many keyboard sounds, intricate to heavy guitar counterpointing the keys perfectly, rounded out by drums that execute perfectly, nothing as stated earlier is wasted here down to the last drum beat. Between Sunlight and Shadow should at the least be in every record store in the region. There are albums being released on 'prog' labels that do not have the balls this release does, and feel that if this title were heard by the right ears, would get label attention. My expectations of this release were somehow lowered, and I got knocked on my ass. If I had had high expectations they would surely have been met. An A+, 10, two thumbs up,,,whatever.....this album kicks ass.

Dan Noffke
Colorado Art Rock Society member

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