THE TIDE

I was very lucky to bump into his release. The music really stroke a chord with me. It's melancholic and full of melody, in total harmony with the lyrics which deal with matters of losing beloved persons, of people who are forced to abandon their land, of evil things that dominate the world and why we can't live a better and more peaceful life. The music and arrangments are credited to Brendan Eyre and the lyrics and vocal melodies to Marc Atkinson. They have recruited a wide range of musicians, including Lee Abraham and Olivia Sparnenn-Josh of Mostly Autumn to name just a couple. The general concept is depicted magnificently by the captivating artwork of Ed Unitsky. The opening track The Tide is one of my favourite songs for 2018 and it is a good reason alone to delve into the album with itsrepetitive, but mesmerizing melody. Of course there are plenty of good tracks here, like The Design, Strange Land or Your Last Day. It is certainly an album that requires a specific mood and if you're into it, it really absorbs you. Even though the songs are kind of one-dimensional there is a great flow and the listener who is into this kind of music has no other choice but resign to this flow. Some listeners may find it boring since surprises and twists are not around (and maybe it is not too much in the progressive sphere), but I would highly recommend it to those who like melancholic music with some lyrics that provide food for thought.