Thank you so much, Profil Prog (Quebec) and Philippe Andre (France), for this fantastic review of C.O.R.E. !!
Here is the entire review, translated and reprinted in full below:
“Why is the album called “C.O.R.E.”? The 2014 trio has been enriched for the new album by Dave BAINBRIDGE (IONA, LIFESIGNS & many more) & Shelby Logan WARNE (KYROS), no less, progressive heavyweights in different registers.
I might as well tell you right away, I enjoyed the opening track “Tempus Horribilis” (9/10) the split vocals, the choirs, it’s damn well done in the genre, guitars and keyboards as accompaniment rather than soloists. My favorite track in fourth position “All” (10/10) with a monstrous introduction by Shelby Logan WARNE on bass guitar, modern progressive where all the instruments lead a wild saraband, a big bravo for this one.
The very good “You” and its superb instrumental start, a bit rootsy, Natalie BROWN’s singing chanted more than really sung, energizing and catchy at the same time (8/10) and Dave BAINBRIDGE at the top of his guitar art. The penultimate track “Blindside”, the only one sung by Andrew COLYER, very good by the way is a mid tempo quite west coast that could come out of an album by the EAGLES, POCO or the DOOBIE BROTHERS (9/10), Dave’s guitar really lighting it up from 3:22.
“Third Rail” the shortest track, sounds like a supercharged RENAISSANCE (7/10) good piece, but below on the whole album, even if Alek DARSON (guest) sets it on fire at 2:52. “Say Their Name” begins with delicacy, piano, acoustic guitar and Natalie BROWN’s calm voice before taking off for more energetic from the middle of the song propelled by Darin BRANNON’s drums under the fire of Dave BAINBRIDGE’s six strings (8/10). I found the fifth title “Temporal Thing” a bit messy, listenable without more (7/10), more rock than really progressive, even if the final part is more melodic.
The last word for the last title “Transmission Error” which peaks at nine minutes twenty-two, mid tempo again but totally progressive in its unfolding with a distinguished guest on violins (acoustic and electric) Joe DENINZON who joined a few months ago the legendary American combo of TOPEKA, I named obviously KANSAS, a (9/10) well deserved, a very little sung piece, barely two minutes in its entirety, which requires many listens to be fully tamed, the passage at 7:33 takes us directly to “Song for America”, no less.
Take your time with CIRCULINE, a record that requires patience to be fully appreciated.”
Profil Prog and Philippe – Thank you so much for these kind words.
Thank you so much, Cliff “Progzilla” Pearson, for featuring the Circuline song “Transmission Error” on your “Live from Progzilla Towers” show, Episode 523, on Progzilla Radio, and for the kind words! Very cool to hear our music sandwiched between Camel, Jethro Tull, Thomas Dolby, and Led Zeppelin!
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Proving that Prog isn’t just for dinosaurs!
In this edition we heard the following music:
Camel – Summer Lightning
Louise Patricia Crane – Dance With The Devil
Circuline – Transmission Error
Elektric Music – Information
Ritual – Chichikov Bogd
This Oceanic Feeling – Season Of Light
Astrochemists – Ad Astra I
Bill Laurance & Michael League – Round House
Jethro Tull – Locomotive Breath/The Dambusters March (Live)
Thank you so much, Garry Foster, for featuring the Circuline song “Tempus Horribilis” on your “Prog Rock Files” radio show on 101.8 WCR-FM Wolverhampton! Prog Rock Files 29/08/2024 playlist
Hour One:
Radiohead: just
Weather Systems: do angels sing like rain
Darwin: imitation suede
Circuline: tempus horribilis
Pure Reason Revolution: dig till you die
Jon Courtney: Interview August 2024
Pure Reason Revolution: betrayal
The Dave Foster Band: delicate things
Hour Two:
Jon Anderson & the Band Geeks: counties & countries
Thank you so much, John Freeman, for playing Circuline music on your July 26th and August 9th “Freeman’s Choice” radio show, that broadcasts worldwide in the U.S, Canada, England, Scotland, Netherlands, Germany and Australia!
Thank you so much, Billy Yfantis, for this fantastic review of C.O.R.E. !!
Here is the entire review, reprinted in full below:
“Circuline’s album C.O.R.E. is an exciting journey through the sounds of current progressive rock, combining complicated musicianship with an in-depth respect for the genre’s origins. The album, which has eight tracks, illustrates the band’s ability to combine technical brightness with emotional depth, providing listeners with a musically diverse and artistically challenging experience. Here is a short review of every track:
Tempus Horribilis: The album’s first track, “Tempus Horribilis,” has dreamy synth pads similar to Ozric Tentacles. The production quality is excellent, resulting in a deep, realistic soundtrack with each element distinct. The sophisticated orchestration, which is clearly visible in the mix, is enhanced by Moog noises and a strong bass line. The vocal lines echo the spirit of 1970s Yes, particularly the Close to the Edge period, establishing the groundwork for a pleasant and delightful travel through today’s progressive rock terrain.
Third Rail: Beginning with a gentle interplay of piano and violins, “Third Rail” takes the listener into a ballad mood. Although the Yes influence persists, this music tends toward an emotionally charged song with powerful vocals. While complicated, the music encourages further interaction, providing a musical journey that is meditative and sophisticated.
Say Their Name: This tune uses ethereal synth pads and classical guitar to create a dreamy atmosphere. The strong usage of piano contributes to the ballad’s 1970s inspiration, including additional influences from bands such as Renaissance. The track’s peak is the sudden break at 3:19, when military percussion unexpectedly halts the dream, only to be followed by a prog-infused wrath that is exciting.
All: Beginning with a strong bass line, “All” features the band’s distinctive complicated orchestration. The ethereal nature of the synthesizers goes back to early Marillion, proving Circuline’s commitment to carrying the progressive rock torch with enthusiasm and accuracy.
Temporal Thing: The tune “Temporal Thing” begins with acoustic guitar virtuosity and merges jazz and prog elements to create an emotional ballad. The song stands out for its smooth shifts in pace, scale, and mood, showing the band’s variety and musical depth.
You: “You” adds a contemporary touch to the record, with an electric guitar riff inspired by Tool. The orchestration is heavier here, yet it still keeps an enigmatic and mysterious quality, proving the band’s talent to marry conventional prog components with up-to-date sounds.
Blindside: Beginning with a calm piano, “Blindside” offers a lyrical relief with a folk flavor from its acoustic guitar sections. Despite the gentler tone, prog elements remain, resulting in a lovely ballad that adds depth and variety to the record.
Transmission Error: The album concludes with “Transmission Error,” an outstanding prog piece that reflects Dream Theater’s technical genius. The complex guitar work and jazzy rhythms are well balanced by futuristic synth lines, resulting in a multi-layered piece that epitomizes serious progressive rock.
Each track provides a unique experience, ranging from the dreamy and ethereal to the technically challenging and emotionally powerful. The band’s ability to combine the old and new, paying respect to the genre’s greats while establishing their own path, establishing this album a must-listen for anybody interested in the “progression” of progressive rock.”
An addition, Billy personally wrote this to Circuline bandleader Andrew Colyer: “I was listening to your album with headphones so as to understand the sound of the album and the technical details. You have done an amazing work, especially regarding the mix and mastering! In terms of orchestration, the album is like watching an adventure movie as you do not know what comes up next! Congrats man, you are one of the few people around that keeps releasing professional Prog music.”
Billy – we can’t thank you enough for these kind words.
Four years after ” Circulive New View “, the third studio album by the Americans Circuline is released , once again for Inner Nova Music , a New York label founded in 2014 by Andrew Colyer , leader of the band .
The American band’s proposal ranges widely between apparently distant genres, always starting from a clearly progressive basic setting: with ” All “, for example, we navigate in progressive territory, with a proposal balanced between the old style influences of Starcastle and Relayer , groups clearly devoted to the old-fashioned Yes , and, remaining in US territory, the compelling dynamism of Kansas and Spock’s Beard ; “ Tempus Horribilis ” boasts an almost Canterbury-like final direction (unfortunately not sublimated by the initial post-rock , frankly not very contextualized), while ” Third Rail ” presents interesting glimpses of an almost medieval nature and ” Temporal Thing ” and ” Say Their Name ” boast clear and highly appreciated fusion influences.
That said, ” CORE ” certainly deserves attention, looking to the past with renewed interest, always proposed in mature and renewed terms, if not courageous, due to a modus operandi that is never standardized and/or predictable.
For collectors, it should be noted that the work that arrived in the editorial office is sublimated by a beautiful digipack package , embellished with two posters (each measuring 50x30cm) and a slightly smaller insert.
