Don't take our word for it...here's a look at some of the reviews for 'Hold in the Sun'. Click on the
links to see the full review.
Classic Rock Magazine
According to Geoff Barton, Hold in the Sun is '..prog at its most eclectic and musicianly'. Dammit, who are we to argue?!
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Rock Society Magazine
Classic Rock Society's Martin Hudson reckons this is 'a superb new album to get us flowing in to 2008!' and that 'musicianship, production and a special gloss make this a potential album of the month'. Thanks Martin!
Progressive Ears
'Each song absolutely sparkles with a myriad of ideas' says Brian G at PE, and reckons the new album is'a highly recommended release for those who like the energy and innovation of more modern bands, mixed with a symphonic progressive sensibility'.
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MLWZ
Over at Radio Alpha Krakow's premier rock show, MLWZ, Artur Chachlowski made this latest release an album of the week, describing it as 'intelligent and thought provoking music' and feels the band has its 'own impressive style'.
Full Review (in Polish)
Prognaut
Joseph Shingler at Prognaut gives the album a 'solid 10 out of 10 rating', adding '“Hold In The Sun” is an eclectic mix of post-modern, art, and progressive rock, with an undercurrent of haunting ambient electronics. The music is fresh, exciting, and intelligent.' Cheers Joseph!
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More new reviews to follow. In the meantime, here's some commentary on the debut album...
Progressive Ears
'A great debut this is music with heart, in more ways than one' so says Duncan Glenday at Progressive Ears.
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artrock.pl
Wojtek "Foreth" Bieronski has authored an in-depth review at artrock.pl. Noting the 'melancholic' and 'romantic' feel of the album, Wojtek believes 'this act could soon be one of the UK's top Art-Rock bands'.
Full Review (in Polish)
Classic Rock Society
Steve Mourton gives the album the thumbs up in the May/June 2004 edition of Rock Society magazine. Describing the album as a collection of '...songs of the highest quality...', Steve continues:
'After the short instrumental opener we are treated with one of the albums highlights 'Strange Days', with Kenny Haig sounding a little bit like Chris Rea. This atmospheric song concludes with a beautiful gentle instrumental section of
superb symphonic prog.'
ProGGnosis
Marc Roy was our reviewer at the excellent ProGGnosis: 'Crooked Mouth have their own sound and style but, as a general point of reference think of REM
and, at times,perhaps a little bit of early Led Zeppelin. On all the songs the musicians get to shine. This is a very well performed
and produced album, a treat for the ears'
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Dutch Progressive Rock Pages
Over at DPRP Bob Mulvey delivered an insightful review:'Musically we are in an area of carefully crafted, intelligently written songs,
and with lyrics that are both attentive and observant.'Bob also notes: 'Particularly pleasing was the combination of Ken Haig's distinctive voice, set against the
more delicate timbres of Lynne Campbell and Eilidh Swanson'
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Strutter'zine
Gabor Kleinbloesem at Strutter'zine rated the album 7.5/10 and described it as
'calmer Progressive Rock which reminds me of MOSTLY AUTUMN and a tiny bit of JADIS'
Full Review (link to follow)
ProgressoR
'...Crooked Mouth's music just shines with sincerity, originality and a genuine inspiration and often borders on magical...'. So says Vitaly Menshikov at ProgressoR.
Giving the album a 5 (out of 6) star rating, Vitaly also notes the album is '...very rich in acoustic textures and the vocal palette of the album is as beautiful and warm as its overall sound.'
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