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Poor Genetic Material ISN'T

Consider the irony of skilled and devoted musicians collectively producing a dozen albums in their 20-plus years of existence- challenging each other and the listener not only with intelligent musicianship, but coupled with thought- provoking lyrics.

Perhaps with a gleam in the eye, they name the band, but...

NOT poor genetic material at all! Rather, to these ears, experienced musicians that demonstrate rather fine genetic material- and we're the better for it, and for them.

Here Now

Really it's all we have. The moment. The choice of how to use it.

For me, that's what Poor Genetic Material (PGM) explores herein.

And done with verve, endless ideas, flawless execution- from surprisingly catchy choruses, solid bass and drum foundations, atmospheric guitars, rich keyboard sounds including piano, synthesizer, mellotron, and organ- that rich full organ sound I so love- to excellent clean vocals done up in harmonies, counterpoints, call and response...

I Learned a Couple New Words

So along with the outstanding music and musicianship, the lyrics prove to be mind-bending and provocative. Concepts that need to be pondered.

And those words? "auspication", "vaticination"- and no, I'm not telling. Do your own damn homework.

So Here's My Thought

Some gems never get discovered. How PGM has remained under the radar for two decades? Can't explain. For me, it's a gift, a big wet kiss from this band to those of us willing to give it a fair hearing.

My Rating

4 Lustrous Stars- "excellent addition to any progressive rock collection".

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