BROKEN (CD SINGLE/EP)

Mastermind

Eclectic Prog

3.50 | 6 ratings

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Mellotron Storm
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3.5 stars. At almost 45 minutes this is pretty much a full blown album, even if they call it an EP. The first two songs are to be released on their upcoming record "Insomnia".

"Broken" is a great track that sounds much like RUSH'S "Tom Sawyer" when you hear the synth's at the beginning of the song, but the similarities end after that.This is such a catchy song, and it's strenghth is the strong vocals of Tracy McShane. "Weak And Powerless" is A PERFECT CIRCLE song that the band covers, and I really like the chorus, although this certainly isn't as heavy as the original but they still pull it off.

The next three songs are some of their older material that they have redone with Tracy singing the lyrics. Besides "Broken" and "Weak And Powerless" I love "I'm So Glad" a Skip James song that has been covered by many bands, most noteably by CREAM who are a favourite of the Berends brothers.They pay tribute to Skip James by actually playing about 30 seconds of his original song, scratches and all, before they kick in.

If you like some great guitar playing and very good female vocals you should check this out.

Mellotron Storm | 3/5 | 2006-9-30

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