Platypus: When Pus Comes to Shove
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Free Music Review: Very enjoyable
Hit: 3 Stars
The artists are well known from their primary jobs at Kings X and Dream Theater, and dinosaur Rod Morgenstein sure needs no introduction. Okay, and what do they achieve? I think, a good very enjoyable CD. Those who like "harder" rock (more close to Kings X than Dream Theater), and prefer more complex songs and twisted layers of harmony, yet with a solid poppy catchy feeling, will get it here. This of course implies, that the style varies and meanders a bit (not much). But for me it does it in a very decent and consistent way, nowhere loosing its overall feeling. No chaos but creativity. The overall feeling for me is positiv, melodic, powerful and exciting. I think, these artists had a common vision for this CD, so guitar, bass, drum and keyboards are very motivated and for me in parts are even beyond the work in their main bands. Even the vocals are well done, no hysteric yelling here. And surely there is no oversinging here, as many parts are pure instrumentals. So, I like this CD like any of Kings X. And sometimes even more. If there is a bad thing here, than it is that Myungs bass is most often hidden in the mix. If you know DT, you are already used to this sad fact. I would really like him to go more in front and proove he can play. Well, all in all this CD is a "side project", so nothing new nor groundbraking. And I don't expect this from a side project. But for me, it is a surprisingly good, uplifting and catchy no brainer, with enough character to stand on its own. An addition to their main bands (mostly Kings X), not an replacement. Just enjoy it!Free Music Review: Not too bad for a 'super group'
Hit: 3 Stars
Honestly, this CD was a lot better than I thought it would be. They mix the tunes up well with instrumentals peppered throughout. If you're a fan of Ty Tabor of King's X, this CD is a must. Compulsive fans of Dream Theater might need this CD to complete their collection. I'm definitely interested in their next CD.Free Music Review: decent, not great
Hit: 3 Stars
There are some enjoyable tunes here, namely "Nothing to say" and "I'm with you". The rest range from good to blah. Look for it used but not worth the price new. If you take the good stuff from both albums and put it on one disc you would have a pretty great album, but this leaves a bit to be desired.Free Music Review: Wow, does music get much worse than this?
Hit: 1 Stars
I'm a huge Dream Theater fan, I love the Dixie Dregs (check them out, good stuff), and I'm even one of the few DT fans who absolutely loves Derek Sherinian. I've heard some Kings X, some of which I loved, some of which I disliked. This album REPULSED me, I was VERY much angered by this album just because these "progressive" musicians are all some of the best at what they do and I was hoping for something at least about 100x as good. For one, all the sounds start to sound the same! Only two songs really stick out, and are by far the best tracks on the album, the heavily keyboard driven "Plat-Opus" and the soothing ballad "Chimes." The rest I was very dissapointed with. Not only is there absolutely nothing "progressive" with it (certainly NOT a measure of greatness) but there is hardly anything interesting lyrically, musically, technically, or otherwise. Even if you like lots of rock grooves and catchiness, there is none here. I'm told that this album appeals most to heavy fans of Kings X, but if you are a "prog" fan, KEEP AWAY.I highly recommend getting the OTHER side project albums including Dream Theater personelle: LTE and LTE2. Another incredible album that John Myung plays on is Gordian Knot featuring players of the chapman stick and touch guitar, beautiful alum, absolutely brilliant. For Derek Sherinian, get Planet X: "Universe" or the s/t. And, again, if you don't have any Dregs (Rod Morgansteen), grab "Bring 'Em Back Alive," their incredible live album. BUT PLEASE, do yourself a favore and STAY AWAY FROM THIS ALBUM!