Pantommind "Lunasense"

Customer Reviews:

I'm not the flowery type writer that makes bands sound like they "walk on water", nor am I one to criticize with stupid opinions of what is
faulty about the music. I have a very simple rule: it it "progs", sounds good to the ear (i.e., no "ear rape"), and I find the
band shows extreme creative artistry in their work, then I buy it, put it on my internet radio station, and play the crap out of it. I love this
newest release from Pantommind and I agree they are maturing with their music. I salute Pantommind and thank them for putting the pashion into their
work. PROG ON!rnrnBill MangoldrnBroadcaster @ PRM Radiornwww.ProgRockandMetal.netrnwww.myspace.com/prmradio

After four long years, here is the new Pantommind album, Lunasense. Finally...rnrnWith ten tracks, Lunanse is an amazing accomplishment, as it sees
the band growing into a bigger force in terms of composition and performance. It retains all the characteristics of Shade of Fate, yet also adopts a
stronger guitar facade with stomping bass lines and complex drumming. Sunny X's lush, symphonic keyboard playing is still prevalant, but there is a
heavier focus on the presence of razor-sharp guitars and rhythmic foundations on this album.rnrnThree listens of the album will suffice to prove how
greatly Pantommind has increased their level of songwriting. Rather than filling their pieces with technical prowess or sappy ballads with the
occasional lead solo, the tracks are built around melodic awareness, slowly unfolding with detailed instrumentation and exquisite vocals. The band
introduce their new sound with "Erasable Tears," which boasts a wicked bass, propulsive drum and guitar force, and easily ranks among the
heaviest Pantommind tunes yet. Tony Ivan sounds as great as ever, and the occasional vocal effects placed on his voice lends the tune an extra
dimension. As Ivan delivers the insanely catchy chorus, later repeated by guitars, and then a sick bass lead, some spoken voiceovers, and
Tool-meets-Mark Zonder type of tribal drums, it is impossible to ignore how much they have evolved in terms of songwriting.rnrnOn "Wolf,"
Pete Christ and Peter Vichew churn out amazing riffs and some of the most engaging guitar solos you will hear in prog metal. rnrnIt is hard to follow
up your debut, especially if it garnered critical acclaim pretty much everywhere in the press.I am inclined to dub it as a stronger effort with much
replay value. This is an essential prog metal release for 2009.rnrn