MILLIONTOWN

"Milliontown" has been launched in 2006 as the debut creation of a UK Rick act FROST* and definitely considered as one of milestones not only in Neo-Prog society but also in Progressive Rock scene, let me say. The longest album-titled suite featuring drastic and dramatic melody appearances and charismatic and energetic impressions infiltrated deeply in the sound world might acclaim itself as one of Neo-Symphonic theaters. Their basal waves and vibes obviously inspired by British progressive rock vanguards (especially Genesis) and modestly seasoned with metallic hints are pretty comfortable for the audience regardless of such a complex rhythm ground. Exactly delightful and fruitful, till the end, a fragile keyboard lament.

Of course not only the masterpiece ... each track should have its own identity. The beginning kickin' titled "Hyperventilate" would be suitable to make us overbreathe under such a sound fantasia mainly created by Jem GODFREY's keyboard and John MITCHELL's guitar works unified together. This is another masterpiece to call a massive prediction they would aggressively run toward the top of the progressive mountain. In the middle part of this album we can enjoy Jem's vocal variation (partially dealt with effectors methinks) or catchy pop essence in their backyard (but this texture should not be their real essence but only kinda musical spice, in my humble opinion). Enthusiastic battles amongst keyboards, guitars, drums, or voices e.g. in "Back Light Machine", must ring the bell in our inner mind I'm sure.

Although not every track can be felt innovative but the first and the last are too impressive for the audience to ignore as progressive rock gems. Quite appropriate for beginners of Neo-Prog, beyond expression.