ALMAH
"Fragile Equality" (Blistering; 2008)
Reviewed by Snidermann
Most times, reviews just seem to flow like water. At other times, they're as hard as ice. Although I liked Almah right from the beginning, I found it damn near impossible to review their CD, "Fragile Equality." So I figured I'd better just plough on through.
The music on "Fragile Equality" is larger than life and, with the talent involved, it paints a colossal picture that sets the imagination ablaze. It profoundly affected me to the point of obsession. The more I listen to this CD, the more I like it. The range of musical expression here is awesome; you can really tell these guys love to play music. And, if you like music with plenty of hooks, then "Fragile Equality" is right up your alley.
The only flaws I can see here is that sometimes the vocals seem forced and the music may be over-produced at times but that doesn't take away from the overall coolness of this recording. I really like the keyboard aspect of this recording and I thought I heard a harpsichord, too.
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Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2009 by R. Scott Bolton. All rights
reserved.
Revised:
17 Jan 2012 00:39:15 -0600.
