Heavy Prog
Sweden
From the ashes of Swedish hard rockers The GYPSY SONS OF MAGIC, BLACK BONZO rose again as an art prog band by adding depth to their sound through the use of mellotron, piano and Hammond organ. The intense drumming, the intricate guitar work, the firm but steady bass lines, the complex song structures, the overall pomp and their vocalist (who sounds like David Byron resurrected) all spell URIAH HEEP, big time.
Their album, "Lady of the Light" (2004) is filled with 70s pomp reminiscent of A.C.T. mixed in with early KANSAS and a bit of QUEEN. The classy arrangements and harmonies, the heavy organ, the impressive guitar work and the Byron-like vocals may sound all too familiar to HEEP fans, but these guys do what they do extremely well, with just enough personal touches to remind you they're not the HEEP. A great album in its own right that will grab your attention from start to finish. Powerful stuff and excellent production.
Certainly recommended if you're into high-octane art rock, and particularly to fans of URIAH HEEP.
Lise (HIBOU), CANADA
ALBUMS:
2004 - LADY OF THE LIGHT
Musicians
- Patrick Leandersson / bass
- Mike Israel / drums & percussion
- Magnus Lindgren / vocals
- Joachim Karlsson / guitars
- Nicklas Ahlund / organ, piano, Mellotron & synthesizers
Tracks Listing
1. Lady of the light (7:03) 2. Brave young soldier (9:08)
3. These are days of sorrow (6:42)
4. New Day / Intermission (4:13)
5. Fantasy World (6:45)
6. Freedom (3:20)
7. Sirens (4:53)
8. Jailbait (4:19)
9. Leave your burdens (4:03)
10. Where the river meets the sea (7:54)
Total Time: 58:20
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