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Artist: Brother Ape
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Type: Audio CD [ View other products of this type ]
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Musically their sound is a unique blend of progressive rock and fusion with one foot in the more traditional progressive rock style with Saga, Yes, Rush and maybe also some A.C.T. influences, but at times chord changes are somewhat in the vein of 70's fusion bands such as Weather Report or Brand X, but performed with quite heavy, yet kind of sophisticated guitars rather than 70's keyboard sounds with the end result that an original yet accessible sound of their own is created.
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Audio samples:
 01. The Jerk
02. Waiting for the Sandman
03. I Freak Out
04. Railways
05. Clockworks
06. This Hour
07. Unaccomplished
08. Farewell Song
09. Lucky Fool
10. On The Other Side
Album reviews:
...The title track is different from anything else on here, but doesn't seem out of place. For the most part, it eschews jazz stylings. While it still has a bit of a Yes feel (and The Flower Kings), it moves from something that -- well, it brought to mind two references: One, Craig Chaquico, in the guitars. There's a certain full, open, reverberating, steely tone of Chaquico's that Damicolas employs here. The other reference is to Christopher Cross, in the vocals, but also in the airiness of the piece itself (cf. "Ride Like The Wind," for example). (It's just coincidence that both references are CCs). This leads to a section that might be described as RIO-ish or fusiony. It's angular, with frenetic, Latin-esque percussion. Another movement puts guitar front and center, solo soaring like birds with wings at full extension… a celebratory freedom of movement. It's incredibly uplifting, leaving one a high note. And truly, the best comparison is to Yes, it leaves you -- or me at least -- with the same feeling I have after listening to early Yes (Fragile, Close To The Edge, Tales…… that period), exhaulted...
Read full story at http://www.progressiveworld.net/html/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=1714
...The music is not overly complex but is also no simple three cord rock and roll progression. Also the songs are not some artificial attempt at prog by throwing in excessive mellotron or similar “prog rock” clichés. Just straight ahead prog sounding music in a strong melodic format. You do have the interesting keyboard flashes and some rather tasteful bass guitar work.
Another strong part of this entire CD is the vocal harmonies. Seems these guys have taken a page out of the song book of bands like The Eagles, Spock’s Beard, even some of the Flower Kings. Not that any of their songs “sound” like any of those three bands but you do get some “feel” of those bands...
Read full story at http://www.prog4you.com/cd-reviews-02-06/Brother_Ape.htm
... I can boldly say this is a top-notch rock album with some progressive moments throughout. This is one of those bands that sit right on the border of two musical worlds, which can be a nice introduction to prog for newcomers. Their style of music is on the more accessible side of the progressive rock spectrum, yet it will take several listens especially for the vocals. Not that Peter Dahlström’s vocals are bad, just that they’re unique.... unique enough to be original. By the way Peter also is the bass player of the band, and quite a good one too!..
Read full story at http://www.geocities.com/prognaut/reviews/brother-ape.html
Dutch review
Read full story at http://www.progwereld.org/cd-recensies/brotherape.htm
...The Jerk was free for download on the official site of the record label and illustrates perfectly the genius of the music of Brother Ape, melodic progressive rock with enough complexity and a nose for composition, vocally on high standards and musically everything in balance. A track like ‘Waiting for the sandman’ seemed a bit too quiet in the beginning (maybe also because of the lyrics), but afterwards it has become one of my favourites, a ballad passing in the second part into instrumental Camel-esk prog. The heavy rocking ‘I freak out’ has a very catchy refrain, contains a beautiful guitar solo and is mainly driven by the rhythm section. Railways is also very original, a train driving through the landscape is simulated by using brushes on the snare drum. Beautifully sung, supported by bass, subtle keyboards and acoustic guitar are making this song very atmospheric and enjoyable...
Read full story at http://www.prog-nose.org/engels/albums_2005/brother_ape_other_side.htm
...These guys are the living proof that easy vocal lines, an Aor/pop attitude and clever (and sometimes quite complex) symphonic themes are not impossibile to put together. I don't know if these guys gathered around a table making a commercial plan before writing the stuff, but I do know the result is absolutely convincing and able to satisfy a wide audience, from the most exacting to the most superficial listener...
Read full story at http://web.tiscali.it/talesofwonder/cdbrotherapeonthe.htm
...This superb album closes with the longest and most incredible track "On The Other Side," yet again reaching for a perfect blend of seventies American rock with a dash of contemporary prog. I hear elements of Saga, Yes and even Return to Forever genius and Weather Report darkness...
Read full story at http://www.progressiveworld.net/brotherape.html
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