<signing
einstein>
self-titled
(JNI Records)
Atmospheric prog. Sorta. The main players
are on bass and keys, and those are the instruments that dominate. Gina
Gonzalez's vocals add a nice, lush touch to the songs.
Indeed, the sound here is so thick you could
fall into it for days. I really hesitated calling this prog at all, because the
song constructions are fairly basic. But the playing is rather intricate and I
think that's what Signing Einstein was going for, anyways.
It's an odd sound, the sort of grandiose
operatic style that generally appeals to prog and hard rock fans. But Signing
Einstein rarely gets particularly loud, though the guest lead guitars do shred
now and again. The songs don't have big ups and downs, but mostly ebb and flow
instead.
And I suppose if I have a big complaint
that's it. I want to hear less detachment and more intensity. These songs could
have more power than they do without sacrificing any of the mood. Still, the
feel here is good. There's plenty to like.
Jon
Worley- Aiding & Abetting Magazine August 2001