MY SOLILOQUY — The Interpreter (review)

MY SOLILOQUY — The Interpreter album cover Album · 2013 · Progressive Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
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Genre: progressive metal

Evolving around Pete Morten of Threshold note, My Soliloquy has been around for more than a decade, but it is only now that their first proper album is released.

As with other British progressive metal bands on the scene these days, My Soliloquy take their music in an alternative, more accessible, direction than the type of progressive metal metal spearheaded by the likes of Dream Theater. While definitely sophisticated and progressive, My Soliloquy focus more on songwriting than on self-indulgent instrumental masturbation, which has resulted in an album containing songs that are dynamic and kept interesting all the way through.

Featuring, after all, some of the more typical traits of progressive metal, such as a couple of odd time signatures and prominent keyboards are present on the album, but My Soliloquy also draw inspiration from outside of the universe of progressive metal, such as progressive rock and, well, you will be forgiven if the techno-intro of 'Corrosive De-Emphasis' gives you a WTF-moment.

With superb songwriting and excellent musicianship, this is definitely an enjoyable and original progressive metal album. Pete Morten's quite distinct vocal style deserves special mention. Sounding like a blend of Rob Moratti, Geoff Tates, and Peter Gabriel, it may be an acquired taste, but I think that his singing suits the music perfectly and is a major factor in the establishment of the unique sound this album has.

Fans of progressive metal should definitely check out My Soliloquy's long awaited debut album.
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