overflowing with melodious rock
and polyphonic arrangements.
Kimball sounds like he’s walk-
ing down the yellow brick road
mostly on the opener “Too Far
Behind” but it’s the help he gets
along the way that makes this
release extra special. He shines
best vocally on the slow tempo
“Hold On” that is also very musi-
cally rich. Kimball emerges as a
wizardly frontman on this coura-
geous release that is full of heart
and brains and sure to please no
matter where you find yourself.
Echotest have released their
new concept album From Two
Balconies that features special
guest King Crimson drum leg-
end Pat Mastelotto on one track.
The brainchild of acclaimed
bassist Julie Slick the record fea-
tures the unusual configuration
of two bass guitars and drums.
Overall, the release is a modern-
sounding, yet classic record that
defies genres, showcasing music
that is truly progressive in na-
ture. With vocals on seven out
of the ten tracks there are a few
Watch a video for “Supercell” by EchoTest
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