Psychadelic Progressive Rock

Mrandrenv · #1 11-26-2011, 04:41 PM

My band recently released it's first full length album and I would really like some input on it

It's a mixture from everything from modern hard rock to old school 70's proggrock. Our biggest influences are Tool, Mars Volta, Mastodon, Radiohead, Frank Zappa, Jeff Buckley, Mew, Pink Floyd.

4 songs: Mrandrenv's sounds on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free
Full album on Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/artist/5xPUdomrEJpaTdsvG7Rr0p

You can also find us on facebook; Vulkan | Facebook

Cheers!

Unrepresented · #2 11-27-2011, 10:21 AM

Digging you guys.

The recording and mixing is really well done. There's enough separation to hear the individual instruments while still having a really full and active sounding mix. Furthermore, I dig your songwriting and arrangement style. Kinda reminds me of Baroness only with a better mix and more pop-oriented vocals.

I honestly have no constructive criticism to offer. I would purchase this CD.

handofseven · #3 11-27-2011, 10:34 AM

WOW! Nice work! As mentioned before, the mix and production are really good. Sounds great on my laptop. I only had time to listen to the first track, but I have a feeling I'll be back to listen to the rest... Definitely a TOOL thing going on in the rhythm section.

ceruer · #4 11-27-2011, 10:48 AM

Very impressive all around.

tedesco23 · #5 11-27-2011, 05:42 PM

Agree with the others--great stuff!

Surprised you don't list Alice in Chains among your influences....

Mrandrenv · #6 12-07-2011, 09:18 AM

Thank you for the kind words!

Really appreciate it

Do anyone here know any good music-sites where we can send the record to get reviews? We're trying to reach outside Sweden at the moment

Have a great evening!

Richland123 · #7 12-07-2011, 10:29 AM

Well produced tracks. Cool Stuff! Very interesting transitions and a variety of musical styles intertwined, sometimes within the same song. Not commercial dance material but more thinking man type of tunes (ala Rush, Saga, Dream Theater, etc.) and not super heavy, which I think will give you a wider appeal with progressive fans. Plus, I noticed the English language vocals, which will help reach a U.S. audience.

You can check CD Baby. Some of my friends have their original music available on there. Here is a link to the CD Baby website.

Discover Music | Music Distribution | Get on iTunes | CD Baby

GOOD LUCK with this and keep up the great work!

**ronaldpdbrandt** · #8 12-08-2011, 11:18 AM

With music like this, I don't think you'll have any problem gathering a loyal following. Love those keys at ~5:20 on "Elaborinth"!

domdec314 · #9 12-08-2011, 11:30 AM

Wow. Where can I purchase the CD?

**jmattbassplaya** · #10 12-08-2011, 11:34 AM

Damn! My band's currently working on our EP and I can only hope our quality comes out as well as yours. Great music, too

Mrandrenv · #11 12-08-2011, 12:21 PM

You can find the whole album on Itunes; iTunes - Music - Mask of Air by Vulkan

And also on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mask-of-Air/dp...3371781&sr=8-1

However, if you want the actual CD, maybe we can arrange something, so just send me a PM. We are always glad to find new listeners, especially abroad, and as I said really trying to find music-zines in the U.S who might want to write an review of the album

Cheers!

NKUSigEp · #12 12-08-2011, 01:17 PM

Bookmarking so I can check when I get home.

Gasman · #13 12-08-2011, 06:40 PM

That is really excellent. You guys have a great sound and GREAT dynamics. You should be proud.

Bookmarking as well.

**steddy2112** · #14 12-08-2011, 06:50 PM

This is pretty epic

Duckwater · #15 12-08-2011, 07:06 PM

Wow, I'm damn impressed, you guys are awesome. The music and production are great, as is your bass tone. If I had to give a criticism it would be the amount of effects on the vocals, they sound a little unnatural to me.

JonahTheAmazing · #16 12-08-2011, 07:20 PM

Like everyone has said before, production is great. Digging the vocals, although very effect heavy, I think the effects are enhancing rather than detracting. On "Chimera" the one track is a little hard to understand, but it fits with the song. As far a progressive music goes, this is some neat stuff. Love the guitar tones too. I'm sure you guys kill at a live show.

chaosMK · #17 12-08-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrandrenv

Jeff Buckley

+5

Sounds great in general, love the prog times. The beginning of the first song reminds me of Mastodon but less abrasive and with Toolier bass instead of that dude's super blended in tone. I'd lean towards slightly more aggressive guitar tone (upper mids, reduced lower mids, more gain or a less creamy gain), your bass is a tiny bit in front of it. They should be a little more even IMO. Compositions are great.

Mrandrenv · #18 12-11-2011, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonahTheAmazing

Like everyone has said before, production is great. Digging the vocals, although very effect heavy, I think the effects are enhancing rather than detracting. On "Chimera" the one track is a little hard to understand, but it fits with the song. As far a progressive music goes, this is some neat stuff. Love the guitar tones too. I'm sure you guys kill at a live show.

You mean the chorus-part? We'll don't worry. None of us understand it, since it's an arabic women who appears as a guestsinger

Mrandrenv · #19 12-11-2011, 03:01 AM

Also, I don't know how popular Spotify is in U.S but if you have it our full album is available there for free

dlenaghan · #20 12-11-2011, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tedesco23

Agree with the others--great stuff!

Surprised you don't list Alice in Chains among your influences....

+1. Your vocalist does a great Staley, and for some reason I hear some Soundgarden in there too. Excellent mix, nice structure... you guys clearly have a mature ear for songwriting.