According to Merriam-Webster, Sanhedrin is the supreme council and tribunal of the Jews during postexilic
times headed by a High Priest and having religious, civil, and criminal jurisdiction. That's the sort of all
encompassing portfolio that can raise hackles, and indeed this instrumental band is all over the map, with
CAMEL, FOCUS, and KING CRIMSON being among the classic acts they might cite as influences. They also
appear to owe some debt to jazz and fusion. The primary instrumentation is organ, electric guitar, and flute,
with bass also offering melodic counterpoint. The passages alternate from reflective to chaotic. While these
attributes might shout CAMEL from the temple tops, that band's compositions tended to be rather tight and
with an underlying theme on which the members would expound, while SANHENDRIN seems more interested
in going with the flow and seeing where they end up. As such, "Ever After" appeals to me as a collection of
sonic ventures that are offered up with precision and skill, but they don't appear to begin, end, or transition
between beginning and end with any authority. The Levine tribunal council has passed judgement - 3 stars for
the journey
kenethlevine |3/5 |
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