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They are one of the best modern symphonic prog bands and fast becoming one of my very favourite bands along with ELP,Yes etc.Fred Schendel is a masterfull keyboard player..great chops! They write music with striking melodies and containing excellent compositional qualities.Production is also flawless on all the CD's I have.I can't help but go back and listen to them time and time again.

btw don't forget the Lex Live DVD..its a real gem along with all the albums.
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Fandango: I would agree that the male lead vocals are the weakest part of the Glass Hammer machine. But I love the female harmonies.

Sigod: The first negative thing that jumped out at me about 'Shadowlands' was some flaws in the production, or at least what I regarded as flaws. Certain things too loud, some things too quiet etc. Not a duff track on the album IMO, but they could have been better with a better producer, but hey, a good song will always be a good song whoever the producer. Besides I've heard worse.
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I bought the inconsolable Secret last week and my initial impressions is that I like what I've heard so far. I will say that the mix sounds a little flat in places but hey, that's just my opinion. I bought the Live DVD as well and the sound on that sucka was much better. Like most bands in a live concert environment, the sound and the songs had a lot more 'edge' to them which I love.

More power to you ladies and gents in Glass Hammer.


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I have both Lex Rex and Chronomotree; the first I really like, the second I can take or leave to be honest; although I really appreciate the musicianship, the vocals on this one grate with me a bit...does anyone feel the same?
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Shadowlands is superb!

At first I was a bit dubious that an American band should want to play such 'English' sounding symphonic prog, why not celebrate their American-ness, but they are excellent at what they do, so why not?!

I have have the one album so far, but there are several more, including Lex Rex and the latest one (Inconsolable Secret?) on my to get list.

I'm glad I found this band, and it's thanks to Prog Archives that I did.
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From Chronometree onward I really like them.The only problem I have with The Inconsolable Secret is that I think disc 2 has a little too much filler.Shadowlands is an absolute masterpiece.


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They are from my hometown, where my family still lives while I am away at college.
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Hi Gang,

The new album The Inconsolable Secret is a killer and perhaps their best one to date. All the ELP/YES influences are still present in the first disc (the Emersonic hammond solos are great) and the second offers very charming tracks.

GLASS HAMMER = EXCELLENT CURRENT KEYBOARD DRIVEN PROG

 
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Originally posted by progaeopteryx progaeopteryx wrote:

I certainly have enjoyed what I have bought from them. I would put them in the same league as those others you mention. I can't wait to get the new one.


Yeah, don't miss out on The Inconsolable Secret, I've really fallen in love after only 2 listens, it may be their best.


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Oh yes, I have always thought that Glass Hammer are a very underrated band too. Everything since Chronometree is just perfect
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I certainly have enjoyed what I have bought from them. I would put them in the same league as those others you mention. I can't wait to get the new one.
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Proof that there is now hope for classical symphonic prog!!!

I just got the Inconsolable Secret and Shadowlands.  I cried....

I seriously wonder why these guys aren't held up with higher classics such as SB, Transatlantic and The Flower Kings..
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