Thank you so much, PROG Magazine, Jerry Ewing, and Phil Weller, for this fantastic review of C.O.R.E. !!
Here is the entire review, reprinted in full below:
“Revamped proggers return with their most accomplished LP yet.“ “The third album from New Yorkers Circuline is buoyed by the addition of a pair of Brits in the shape of Lifesigns guitarist Dave Bainbridge and Kyros’s Shelby Logan Warne on bass. The songwriting is still handled by the core trio, keyboardist Andrew Colyer, drummer Darin Brannon and vocalist Natalie Brown, but the newcomers aren’t just making up the numbers.
The transition from sky-skimming guitar solo to choral hook in “You” makes it feel like an instant prog classic. “All”, driven by Logan Warne’s intricate bass line, sheds it skin to reveal new layers coloured by sparkling vocal melodies, fusion flavours and classical sprinklings. On “Transmission Error”, aggressive instrumentation locks horns over odd time signatures, while the acoustic “Temporal Thing” blossoms into a Mellotron-glazed finale at home in Mikael Akerfeldt’s record collection.
Naturally, the album offers many spotlights for its individual talent to dazzle. “Blindside” finds Bainbridge peeling off a boldly bluesy solo and “Say Their Name” a chance for Brannon to doff his cap to “Discipline”-era King Crimson as Circuline play every ace up their sleeve.”
PROG, Jerry, and Phil – from the bottom of our heart, we can’t thank you enough for these kind words.
Thank you to Jerry Ewing and all the staff at PROG Magazine (UK) for featuring the Counterpoint track “Stay (Peter Frankenstan)” on their “P50 Tales of the Future” Covermount CD Sampler, included with their December 2016 Issue! https://www.loudersound.com/features/new-issue-of-prog-is-on-sale-today-8
We’re so glad that the magazine is back on its feet, and will hopefully be with us for many years to come. 🙂
Janet Krier Riccobono‘s husband Rob Shannon took the band photo that was used for the band bio on this featured page!
Frank Wyatt‘s Happy the Man / Oblivion Sun bandmate Stanley Whitaker played the guitar solo on this track. Bill Brasso is also an Oblivion Sun bandmate.
Circuline received a two-page Feature in PROG Magazine 69! Following a 45-minute Skype interview with Andrew Colyer and Darin Brannon, rock journalist Rich Wilson wrote a great story about Circuline’s past, present, and future, including tales of Downing Grey, founding guitarist Bill Shannon’s departure, first album learning experiences, and the new album Counterpoint.
Marillion graced the cover with a 12-page article, and other features included Barclay James Harvest, Aisles, The Pineapple Thief, Russian Circles, Dream The Electric Sleep, Wolverine, and Ashley Hutchings.
Thank you so much to Jerry Ewing, Rich Wilson, and everyone at PROG Magazine!
Thank you so much to Jerry Ewing and Matt Parker for the great review of “Counterpoint” in PROG Magazine Issue 68, featuring Jon Anderson as the 2016 “Prog God”!
“Feels tighter than a duck’s hindquarters……healthy doses of Yes, Rush, and Gentle Giant, but there are also creeping, Wilson-esque atmospherics, cinematic soundscapes and modern tonal beef…..powerful harmony vocal arrangements…..the bevy of guest guitarists…..an intriguing, impactful record that spans the classic and modern prog worlds.”
