Namesake Caution

Namesake Caution

by Time of Orchids
Namesake Caution

Namesake Caution

by Time of Orchids

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Overview

How many modern-day prog bands can say that pianist Julee Cruise and Kate Pierson of the B-52's have appeared on their albums? Not many -- but Time of Orchids is not your average, ordinary band. Hailing from New York, this four piece hasn't been afraid to challenge listeners thus far, so why stop a good thing with their sixth release overall, 2007's Namesake Caution? Once more, you get a potpourri of jaggedly disjointed tunes that may prove to be too hard to digest for some, but isn't that the whole point? Standouts include the Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd sounds of "In Color Captivating," the vintage Shudder to Think-esque "Windswept Spectacle," as well as jazz-prog that bears more than a passing resemblance to early-'70s Frank Zappa on "Gem." With most prog-y bands of the early 21st century going the metal route, Time of Orchids is one of the few bands that specializes in "tricky bits" while not forfeiting melody/harmony, and not relying on distortion pedals and detours into Slayer territory. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date: 09/18/2007
Label: CUNEIFORM
UPC: 0045775025728

Tracks

  1. In Color Captivating
  2. Windswept Spectacle
  3. Darling Abandon
  4. Parade of Seasons
  5. The Only Thing
  6. Gem
  7. Crib Tinge to Callow
  8. Meant (Hush-Hush)
  9. We Speak in Shards
  10. Entertainment Woes

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