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Arthur
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Band/Artist:
Arthur Ellis
Title:
Alphomega
Release Date:
2001
Label:
FacePlant
Total Time:
33.13 |
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Track List
1. Necessary Illusions
2. Homo Consumerus
3. Hello Momma
4. Urban Myth
5. Hidden Symmetry
6. Lizard
7. Alien to Me
8. Dreams of Flesh and Sand
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Peter Fisera
keyboards |
Shannon Hallett
vocals |
Richard Fordham
bass |
Dave Shannon
guitar |
Brad Mitchell
drums |
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Arthur
Ellis :: Alphomega |
Arthur Ellis is an unusual name for a band; the group takes its name from the last
official publicly employed executioner in the country of Canada. With that in mind,
lets talk about the new CD, Alphomega. It is not death metal or any kind of heavy
sounding music, and its not progressive rock. So what is it? In my opinion, the best
way to describe this music is eighties new wave music with a splash of art rock. At
times it reminds me of Devo and the B-52’s. Maybe it’s the lyrics, which are very
entertaining and witty. Overall, the music is very well crafted and the production
and recording are average. The band is made up songwriters Peter Fisera, -
keyboards, Shannon Hallett, vocals, bass - Richard Fordham, guitar - Dave Shannon
and on the drums - Brad Mitchell. The CD has eight tracks of what I describe as
unconventional music. The group draws it’s influences from a range of classic rock,
to pop and art rock. The band has a lot of fun with their music and it comes out
when you listen to the CD.
Go to their website at
http://faceplant.org/ae2k/; check out their audio
samples and buy the disc if it resonates within your taste. Download a few mp3 ‘s
and see what you think.
Rating: Five keybords.
Reviewer: Thomas Connolly
Review date: 01/31/02
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