Circuline - C.O.R.E. (CD)After nearly a year long album rollout that would make the marketing team for Steven Wilson proud, Circuline have released the band's third studio album. C.O.R.E (Circuline Original Reimagined Evolving) brings with it the new life and new vitality of the band's new members, Dave Bainbridge and Shelby Logan Warne."Described as “modern cinematic rock”, the band’s secret weapon might be old stager Dave Bainbridge who has more recently cropped up playing with Lifesigns and The Strawbs although many will recall ace Celtic proggers Iona. Combined with his other super muso companions, C.O.R.E. demands your attention. The band – in various configurations – have won awards or nominations since their inception in 2014 and are regulars on the international prog festival circuit." ~ David Randall, Get Ready To Rock “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.” ~ POW, Prog Magazine Check it out here:Circuline - All [Official Video]Circuline - Temporal Thing [Official Video]Circuline - Transmission Error [Lyric Video] Musicians: Andrew Colyer – Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Sound Design Darin Brannon – Drums, Percussion, Keyboards Dave Bainbridge – Guitars, Keyboards Natalie Brown – Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals Shelby Logan Warne – Bass Special Guest Joe Deninzon - Violin Tracks: Tempus Horribillis Third Rail Say Their Name All Temporal Thing You Blindside Transmission Error Format: CDArtist: CirculineRelease Date: September 20, 2024
