OUT OF MYSELF

Out of Mystelf is an impressive album, the first release to the band Riverside. Recently I have fallen into an absolute obsession over the incredible Second Life Syndrome. Out of Myself is a great album, it's softer and actually has some really, really good songs on it. Such as "The Same River" and "I Believe". It clearly opens up the potential that this band from Poland has released. It's mellow, but exciting and dark. I the album is an enjoyable and I listen to it quite frequently if I want the softer side of Riverside.

Album, the album in general is dark, being Riverside's speciality. But it's mellow and VERY melodic. They use alot of mellow electric guitar rythms and melodies that touch you to the deepest and entrance you. These guys know how to make good music, truely. The album is altogether an excellent redition to introduce such a great Prog Metal band with great potential.

Songs, the songs on this album as I said before were rather mellow for the usual Prog Metal classification, but that doesn't mean anything when you look at the melodic and all together genious instrumental behind the band. If not convinced take a look at "Reality Dream I and II", they both express that quite thouroghly. A song that I found really cool as well was the great "The Same River" a 12 min song that really takes on the events of Rush's technique with songs such as "Xanadu" and "Cygnus X-1" where they play instrumental for the first 5 min then the rest is singing and incredible music. Probably my favorite song on the album. Other great songs is "Loosing Heart", "I Believe", "OK", and "The Curtain Falls".

Conclusion, if your insterested in Riverside, I suggest this album heavily. It's an excellent addition to your collection. It's an album I listen to very often and is really good, it's excellent. Whether you get Second Life Syndrome or Out of Myself I guarentee that you won't be disapointed if you like dark melodic (on the mellow side) prog metal. Give a listen, it's really good!