70's driven symphonic rock, with strong keyboard orientation, specifically Hammond organs a la ELP. Instrumentally, they come from the ELP, GREENSLADE and YES school of thought, and the PINK FLOYD class in the vocal department. They have a superb melodic flow to the music they make, encapsulating real power and dynamics without ever becoming overpowering. Without a doubt, GH remain one of the most popular groups in the progressive rock genre. All the albums are very conceptual, and there is grea...70's driven symphonic rock, with strong keyboard orientation, specifically Hammond organs a la ELP. Instrumentally, they come from the ELP, GREENSLADE and YES school of thought, and the PINK FLOYD class in the vocal department. They have a superb melodic flow to the music they make, encapsulating real power and dynamics without ever becoming overpowering. Without a doubt, GH remain one of the most popular groups in the progressive rock genre. All the albums are very conceptual, and there is great musicianship overall.
Their first three albums ("Journey Of The Dunadan", "On To Evermore" and "Perelandra") all sold consistently, but it was not until year 2000 when their 4th album "Chronometree" was released that they really started to take off in terms of big sales. This album is a phenomenal, mostly instrumental prog epic into their own wonderful brand of stylish symphonic rock. "Middle Earth Album" is really only for GLASS HAMMER collectors. "Lex Rex" is their new studio album, and it’s the REAL follow-up to "Chronometree". "Lex" is a prog fan’s dream, featuring all their best instrumental sounds and strong vocal arrangements on brilliantly constructed tracks that offer a variety of styles. Recommended for fans of Hammond organ appreciators...
"Shadowlands" combines the legendary talents of prog-icons Steve BABB and Fred SCHENCHEL, the incredible vocals of Walter MOORE and Susie BOGDANOWICZ, a half-million dollar pipe organ, a string section, an arsenal of analog gear, and all the magic that modern recording technology has to offer. GLASS HAMMER's "Shadowlands" delivers everything that modern progressive rock should be: the vintage sounds, the contemporary production, the epic style.
Once more the Hammond screams and the Moog soars! Prog is alive and well; "Shadowlands" is proof. Check out the links below for more information about this astounding new release from GLASS HAMMER."
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