Seattle, Washington has been in need of a new hometown hero since the decay of the grunge era. If any band is ready to take the city’s musical throne, it’s the mighty, exceedingly creative, and triumphant prog rock champions, Rishloo. Since 2004 the band has been one of the country’s best kept secrets, developing a devout nationwide following while staying underground and true to their visionary music.
Beloved for their refusal to compromise, Rishloo have self-released two widely acclaimed albums, and just self-released their highly anticipated 3rd effort, Feathergun, on December 8th. Never content on repeating their previous work, they continue to push their progressive tendencies ever further with attention to shifting dynamics and rhythms, as well as captivating hypnotic melodies and vocal structures. Signed or unsigned, Rishloo are one of the greatest progressive bands in the country.
RIYL: Tool, A Perfect Circle, Opus Dai, Serj Tankian, Fair to Midland
--Dan Goldin
Comments
Dallas, Texas
This isn't anything that hasn't been done before, but this album is still surprisingly stunning... I mean really damn amazing. Miles ahead of the first two albums. They copy Tool better than Tool. The comparisons to Opus Dai and Fair to Midland are spot on as well.
London, UK
This didn't make my top 10 list but I still have it pretty high up. Quite a nice touch that when I pre-ordered from their website, they also sent me a download link ahead of the CD arriving.
Currently listening to:
Tetrafusion - Horizons EP
NAMI - Fragile Alignments
Fleshgod Apocalypse - Agony
A Hope For Home - In Abstraction
Blindead - Affliction XXIX II MXMVI
PA
I haven't heard the new one yet. I shall give it a try.
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West Haven, CT
I like the music but I hate this guys voice.
The Cityscape Burns Brighter By The Hour.
He's an insane singer....great record,the vocals are simply amazing
Anytown USA
Yea, I tend to agree, the vocals are a very strong point.
You play to win the game.
PA
I finally listened to this. It's better than I thought. Two songs really bummed me out though but i'll get over it. It's made up for with a few other tracks I suppose. And yes, this guys voice is something special.
Music Blog.
Depths blog. (my band)