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IZZ :: Sliver Of A Sun

The beautiful thing about progressive rock, is that there is so much music out there. For example, I had no idea who Izz was, let alone ever heard of anything from the band. We ran into the group at the 2001 Nearfest. They were not there to perform, they were there soliciting people to hear their music. They gave us a copy to listen to and possibly do a review. Well let me tell you, they should have been one of the bands performing at Nearfest. The music is that good.

If you don’t have this album, and you don’t know anything about the band, encourage yourself to buy this album. We think that this album was possibly the best find at Nearfest. Even though this album was recorded in 1998- it sounded new to us. Izz is made up of five musicians. Tom Galgano – vocals, piano, and synthesizers, John Galgano - bass / vocals & electric guitar, Paul Bremner - electric and acoustic guitar, Brian Coralian – electric and acoustic percussion, and Greg DiMiceli – acoustic drums. On some of the songs Izz is also helped with lead from vocalist Danielle Altieri, and background vocals from Michele Salustri. The record was produced and engineered by Tom Galgano and recorded and mixed by Tom Galgano and Izz at Underground Studios, NY. From start to finish, this is an excellent album; excellent musicianship; great vocals and harmonies. Brilliant lyrics.

A few of the songs show contemporary rock influences with acoustic parts set in. The tunes include Just a Girl, Lornadoone, Take it Higher, She Walked Out The Door, and Where I Belong. The more progressive tunes include Endless Calling, I get Lost, Assurance, Double Days, and Meteor. This is Izz’s first album and it has a feel and likes of bands like Glass Hammer, Schrodingers cat, Land of Chocolate, and Mr. So & So.

I’m sure you will enjoy this album as much as we did. We highly recommend it.

Reviewer: George Roldan

Rating: 9.5 Keyboards
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