![]() Bad Religion bassist Jay Bentley briefly joined in 1983 before Roche returned. Following the release of the Cathedral of Tears EP, T.S.O.L.'s replacement drummer, Mitch Dean, referred to Cathedral of Tears as a "synthesizer band" whose music he did not particularly like, adding, "not to make fun of it or anything," but that " doing what he wants. They then signed to independent label Alternative Tentacles, releasing the Weathered Statues EP early in 1982, and the melodic Beneath the Shadows album later that year the latter featured a new member, keyboardist Greg Kuehn.Īmid personal turmoil, Grisham, Barnes and Kuehn all left the band in 1983.Īfter his exit, Grisham formed Cathedral of Tears, who released a 1984 EP on Enigma Records, followed by Tender Fury, who issued three albums: Tender Fury (1988), Garden of Evil (1989) and If Anger Were Soul, I'd Be James Brown (1991). Their first full-length album, Dance with Me, was released later in 1981 on Frontier Records, and showcased a more gothic/deathrock sound. This first release was harshly political, featuring tracks such as "Superficial Love", "World War III" and "Abolish Government". T.S.O.L.'s debut five-song EP, T.S.O.L., was released in spring 1981 by Posh Boy Records, featuring the reconvened original lineup. According to legend, the band acquired their instruments by casing a local music shop, waiting until closing, and then performing a smash-and-grab robbery. The original lineup consisted of vocalist Jack Grisham (who has been credited as Jack Greggors, Alex Morgon, Jack Ladoga, Jack Delauge and Jack Loyd, among pseudonyms), guitarist Ron Emory, bassist Mike Roche and drummer Todd Barnes. Originally under the name Vicious Circle, the band eventually changed their name to T.S.O.L by September 1980. Although most commonly associated with hardcore punk, T.S.O.L.'s music has varied on each release, including such styles as deathrock, art punk, horror punk, other varieties of punk music, and hard rock.įormed in 1978 in Long Beach, T.S.O.L. ( True Sounds of Liberty) is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Long Beach, California. If prog has a future, this is it! These young guys name it Art Metal, but this is really But not before I have said that this for me is the album OK, I'll stop because I will start repeating myself. And so tastefully done! Technically complex stuff that results in great melodies This track has a symphonic start, goes a bit folkyĪnd just before you think it's going in the direction of an Ayreon song it changes, a choir, a church organ,Ī hymn and then a techno beat. The epic, nearly twenty minutes long, Into The Shadows. To mention the beautiful chorus in Teeth Of The Universe, the earlier named very jazzy Kahnfusion and This album is one big highlight, but I need Then the tracks, well it's not doable to describe them all. (far better than his role in Kyros until now), but his keyboard parts are stunning and his bass playing is so The musicality of these guys sets new standards. It's so original, so well made, so musical! And on a I know, this sounds like a mess, but it isn't. Metal, jazz, rock, prog, polka, symphonic themes, folk, it'sĪll there. Zappa meets Haken, meets Dream Theater meets Yes, meets The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. ![]() Besides them a lot of other musicians played some parts on the album. The exception of the instrumental, jazzy, Khanfusion and shares them with Megan Rasmussen on the What a great voice this guy has! He sings lead on all tracks with Joey, Jesse and Branndon are the official members of Edge Of Reality, but also important is singer Ruben VasquezĪmos of British band Seasick Swan. Joey was responsible for editing and mixing the album. The amazing drum parts are played by BranndonĬenter. Jesse Peck plays guitar and sings backing vocals too. Is a massive talent, who not only plays guitars on this album, but also does the bass and keyboards and singsīacking vocals. The first album, the more instrumental, jazz rock orientated, Elephant In My Pajamas was solely writtenīy Joey, in this new album Vicious Circle he was assisted in writing by Jesse Peck. You may know him as one of the guitarists of British band Kyros (the former Synaesthesia). This is just sensational! Nashville based band Edge Of Reality is the brainchild of 21 year old Joeyįrevola. ![]() After listening to Vicious Circle I sat in my chair and to be honest, I was absolutely, totally flabbergasted.
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