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NewEARS Album Of The Month
"Musically, the album is unmistakably Gazpacho, filled with atmosphere, layers, and emotion. It is built around somber piano refrains and bursts of heavy distorted guitars, with vocalist Jan Henrik Ohme's distinctive voice filling the space in that hauntingly human way only he can.[] In many ways, Magic 8-Ball delivers exactly what we have come to expect from Gazpacho. They do not reinvent their sound here, but they do not need to. Their music remains distinct, immersive, and emotionally resonant, standing apart from everything else in the genre. What they do, they do brilliantly. Magic 8-Ball is a wonderful eight song collection from a band that never disappoints." TPR
Gazpacho - Magic 8-Ball "Whether Magic 8-Ball is Gazpacho's finest hour is certainly debatable, as the majority of their previous records are equally remarkable in their own ways. (That said, the life-changing Night will probably always be their masterpiece.) Regardless, Magic 8-Ball upholds everything that makes their music magical, with its hodgepodge of serenity, suspense, fury, quirkiness, and liberation leaving you in awe from start to finish. As such, devotees will surely adore it, and newcomers will find it to be a perfect entryway into Gazpacho's one-of-a-kind world." JB-SP "Almost immediately, the album's fantastic production makes itself known. The numerous instruments and effects are balanced carefully such that each is clear and has a strong presence, yet doesn't overpower the others. Gazpacho's subdued, art-rock sound shimmers organically, naturally highlighting the subtle compositional dynamics. With so much of Magic 8-Ball built around Thomas Andersen's atmospheric keys and synths, the mix pays dividends-the gentler elements aren't lost, while each instrument's contribution to changing the texture and developing the sound can be easily heard as passages progress." TPS  Essential Track: opener "Starling" immediately sucks you into gratifyingly familiar territories, with its initial blend of gloomy strings, morose piano chords, tense guitar notes, and grief-stricken vocals capturing the chilling yet elegant isolation and poignancy they do so well. As new coatings surround the divine harmonies of Ohme's main mantra ("Let us be reborn"), it's classic Gazpacho, fusing the fluidly dynamic developments of Fireworker's "Space Cowboy" with the anxious despair of Night's "Upside Down" and the guitar-driven catharsis of Tick Tock's "Desert Flight."" JB-SP Read the full reviews on The Prog Report , and Sonic Perspectives. Listen and watch the videos on the band's YouTube Channel. Buy the Album from Laser CD, or wherever great Prog music is sold. NewEARS Art Rock Series
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11/26 - Palladium, Worcester MA  Legendary German power metal band BLIND GUARDIAN has announced its long-awaited return to North America with a headlining tour set for fall 2025. The band will perform across the United States and Canada, bringing their celebrated album "Somewhere Far Beyond" to life on stage. The tour will kick off on November 19 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and will make stops in major markets, including New York, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles and more, before concluding on December 13 in Los Angeles, CA, at The Wiltern. Support for the tour will come from special guests ENSIFERUM and SEVEN KINGDOMS, offering fans a full evening of epic metal performances. BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kursch comments: "We are so thrilled about our return to North America at the end of the year. It is going to be great fun to sing the legendary 'Somewhere Far Beyond' hymns along with our fellow bards in the U.S. and Canada. Don't miss this once-in-your-lifetime opportunity." Latest New England Prog News:
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