SKU
EMKOG004
Second album from this Baltimore-centric band formed by keyboardist Dan Britton and drummer Patrick Gaffney. The band's modus operandi is to compose long form instrumental compositions steeped in the tradition of old school prog. Much of this could have been ripped out of the playbook of some 70s European prog band. The band is augmented by strings and reeds lending a classical feel - and making the whole thing more expansive sounding at the same time. There are some musical similarities to the work of A Triggering Myth, in that there is an overarching "big idea" that resonates through the entire album. Where ATM tend to go more in the jazz/fusion direction, Deluge Grander stick to their guns and serve up the Hammond organ and Mellotron sounds hot and heavy. Of particular note is guitarist Dave Breggren who gets it - he could have slipped into Yes or Gentle Giant's lineup and no one would be the wiser. This will be one of the best old school prog albums you will hear this year. Highly recommended.
- Style:Progressive Rock
- Record Label:Emkog