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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 NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 8 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 126