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 Not just amazing music, but an amazing story January 19, 2010
Krista Mettler (New Jersey, USA)
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
Sure, The Revere rocks it out -- the album is a wonderful rock record, full of fantastic prog-ish moments. What really sets this album above the rest for me is the concept -- if you listen to the lyrics, they are telling a compelling story. Think Lord of the Rings or the Wizard of Oz -- a fantasy quest, tales of travelers seeking illumination, driven by dreams. It's enough to grab you and not let go. Highly recommended.
A Great New Concept Album - what a concept January 19, 2010
Cynthia Cochrane
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a really cool record. Not the kind of thing I would normally listen to but so glad I downloaded it (and for free, really!!). Reminds me of the great age of the album when artists had a concept start to finish - so unlike most of the stuff today which is usually one or two "hit" songs and a bunch of filler. Check it out and make sure to really listen to the lyrics and go on the journey with these guys, you'll be glad you did.
Excellent Album with a story March 2, 2010
Steven Blunt (Upstate, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
On a whim, I downloaded the album and listened to it a couple of times. Each time, I listened to the lyrics a little bit more and realized that all the songs linked into a story. After a little research, I found that not only did the band release this whole album on Amazon for free(!!!), but also released a companion story to go with it. So far, it's an excellent story, and the second half will be released with the second album. The PDF of the story can be downloaded at [...] Pick it up and listen to the album while reading the story. Quite enthralling.
Excellent rock CD March 2, 2010
roger c (santa ana, california)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Rarely I like a rock CD, but this one immediately appeals to me, from the 1st selection up to the last. I downloaded the CD free of charge, and on hearing the songs I thought of the golden rock era of Kiss, AC/DC, Scorpions, etc. On checking, I found out that this is a recently-released CD. I must say that my daughter collects lots of rock CDs and heard them all. Yet, this free CD I consider the best among the current crop of rock CDs that I heard so far (btw, why most rock CDs sound alike nowadays?). If this CD is no longer free, buy it if you like melodious rock melodies. This rock group is great and deserves success.
Revere really rocks ... and so much more! January 19, 2010
Robert Ross (Florida USA)
9 out of 14 found this review helpful
Is there anything more useless than a music review that includes the phrases "shouting or screaming" and "not my cup of tea?" Might as well (figuratively) wave your fist in the air while shouting "Young whippersnappers!" or "Get off my lawn!" It tells the reader nothing about the musicians or their music, but everything about the geezer ... um, I mean, the reviewer.
As pointed out by an earlier review, Revere is a Pennsylvania progressive rock band comprised of twins Sean and Patrick Kelly, and Michael Pearson (from Warrington, PA actually), who began their musical collaboration as Concord. "The Great City" is their first full-length offering, which follows previous 4-song and 8-song EPs. Also, as pointed out by earlier reviews, this is a concept album. It follows a distinct story line through each track ... a tale of people following an old man on a mystical journey. And, best of all, it is the first half of that effort - a later album will complete the story.
Sean Kelly's vocals are nuanced and powerful, driving the energy of the hardest rocking tracks (e.g.="The Old Man and the Inn" or "The Time, The Light, The Heart"), yet retreating to a lilting ballad on "Rest." For a three-piece band (guitar, bass and drums), these guys really put out the sound!
This album is available exclusively from Amazon - and FREE - on January 19th. If you miss that fantastic deal, don't despair. This album (and the hoped-for sequel to follow) is worth the asking price. So buy it ... you won't be sorry.
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