First disc "Reality Quake" in 2000 was a clean man product, and everything was recorded at the home of Jackson. Over the years it has become more and more involved, but what has not changed is Jackson's sense of having lyrics with meaning. In this respect belongs Paradox One really home label Stone Premonitions which is of course known for just poetry with meaning. Cover art, graphic design and photos are by musician Kevin Heard that also belong under Stone Premonitions umbrella. Tim Jones from duly publicized Stone Premonitions is responsible for production and as always from the edge there quality work. Jackson started the way his music career in a progressive rock group at the University of Dundee. Much facts now and then to the music. A music that is rooted in the rhythmic given plenty of space in the opening of the tracks. Paddi their drums and bass to Tim Jones advises scene in the early part of the songs. Eventually seeping John Simms very subtle guitar lines and Maxine Marten its gorgeous vocals are also an integral part of the soundscape. Finally, there is the boss skjøl, Phil Jackson, complementing the musical texture with its countless and varied instruments. We have special liking for Hammond organ that fits perfectly into this often just as space embossed but atmospheric music. The band has also plenty of similarities with the Census Of Hallucinations strange and fairytale world. Textual so it's about the powerlessness many people feel towards the world kav and bustle, manipulation, wars, injustice, depression etc. In truth universal themes! Title song is based on narration and easier experimental in execution. The song has elements of blues and prog not to mention a coarse country, and this mix works out to thousands in this exciting song. It is also good with the dynamics created when it alternated between subdued music and more raw melodies and ditto riffs. Raw is not at "Waiting In Airport", but rather longing and subtle and not so little radio friendly! The song is based on Richard Gorman his poem and captures the degrees up mood that occurs when one waits long on a flight. On the folk inspired, complex, dramaturgical appointed song "In Ethereal Soldier Part 1" we will meet Maxine Marten's superb voice. The song is atmospheric thousand, and mood saturated and addictive. More experimental and with a lovely, well-functioning stylistic stew is "All The Way". Here we get short mostly as a true music lover could ask for in a song! On the succulent proglegerte, melodic and potent song "The Unknown Unknowns" is a nice space back feel in a song with suction and propulsion. "This Fragile Peace" is an album that has many nice details and nuances and that is varied and very well garnished. There is also a record that has durability and as a not get bored of the album grows big and strong over time. The reason is perhaps that will to dry experiment taking risks are present in a setting of atmospheric prog which also has enough barbs that make us very well satisfied with the work.
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