THE BEDLAM IN GOLIATH

A lot has been said about this album, both good and bad. After listening to the album for the 15th time all the way through, I must say I am very impressed. I will admit on first listen when I heard the first few tracks I was a little scared that the band had lost its flare. After two weeks of listening I came around and see it being one of the best albums of 2008! The whole album, while being 74 minutes, flys by you every time. The first album by the band that doesnt feature a track over 10 minutes, but no problems here. Instead of all the ambient noise sections on Frances and Amputechture, this album is 98% music. There are several standout tracks here, most notably: Ilyena, Goliath, Agagdez, and Soothsayer. Goliath is probably one of the best songs they have written to date. Its just so catchy! One of the few instances that a true progressive band can make danceable and catchy music! If you are hesitant about this band, check out their first album and move your way through their discography. They are trully one of the best bands around today! I have to say their first album is probably better overall. But this certainly deserves 4.5 stars.