COMING UP TO CONSCIOUSNESS

OK, I just don't flip out over new music much anymore. I like it, perhaps love some of it, support it, but overall - after growing up in the true golden era of Rock Music / Progressive Rock, it's difficult to get super excited about something new.

BUT - I am flipping out over this Coming Up To Consciousness by Pure Reason Revolution.

This is superb art. A homogeneous, natural blend of slight new wave (think a smoother XTC) / newer prog (Pineapple Thief) and yet nice and heavy at times (Dredge), all in one beautifully recorded and produced release. And, all still very original. For me the highlight is "Lifeless Creature" - as it's very powerful, ethereal and poignant.

On top of all of this gushing of mine is: It's in a wonderfully mature surround mix, and up to all of the better surround mix releases.

Thank you Pure Reason Revolution for getting a veteran of the scene, excited once again with this wonderfully crafted project. Bravo, indeed!