SHADOWLANDS

Forgot to mention in my last review that the song-writing skills of these guys is quite impressive. There is plenty of sublety and harmonic and rhythmic nuances that will be discovered in careful, attentive listening over many spins. At the same time, there a soaring imagination, a powerful emotional outpouring and a translucent beauty that will grab you on the first listen. Just listen to "Longer" - one of the very rare love songs I've ever heard that has had the full "progressive" treatment and lasts for nearly 10 minutes! Why can't more love songs sound like this? Must they all be mushy or sung in cheesy duets? This record removes any doubts that Glass Hammer is one of the top prog bands today. I hope you will appreciate this wonderful recording as much as I have.