This review is on the recent release from founder and frontman of the progressive band,The Hoax.As ex-drummer lyricist and vocalist of this band it prompts me to give my opinion of what think of it.First of all, feel that ever since The Stream,The Hoax has been like an elastic band,being pulled by the talented chemistry in the band.Even if The Stream was not considered as one of my favorites,at least it had moments of true spirit of art.The musical strings in the band have been pulled too far apart for reconciliation,thus I find myself performing in a band as a drummer and a SOLO artist.
The Hoax 2008,as it is prelimanarily called ,has reached the point where Ranbone always wanted,melodic,still and sappy.Over-orchertrated and too repetitive.The Mannheim Steamroller on snooze.Funny how The Hoax started out as a rock band with character that set itself apart from other local bands.We were a band who made fun of other groups (parodies) Dramatic,technical ,melodramatic, but never corny.We created great symphonies of new prog-rock.But when the "caractature got pushed ,the creative differences were too strong and the once mighty Hoax has become an entertainer for dentist offices and surgery rooms.
Perhaps as RickWakeman once said that the egg once starts at the same point and then divides into two extremes,so maybe daniel and Randy will be able to create magic as in their Golden Years.For now,The Hoax is in yet another experimental stage.For me,I prefer not to be on that badd acidd tripp!!!
That,my boy,is a rap
August 18, 2008I purchased this cd for two reasons. First, cause I'm patriotic and second because I'm a fan of "Mannheim Steamroller". This cd is great!!! This cd is certainly going to be played on July 4th. from now on and of course when I'm feelin my American Spirit. Buy this one, it's good. Enjoy:)
January 28, 2008I liked the CD overall. The choral numbers build very nicely and Home on the Range is a unique item done in this style.
June 30, 2007 |  | Almost as Good as the Christmas Music |  |
I love Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas music, so I've been collecting their music for other holidays as well. I wish they'd avoided the occasional speaking parts in this but I love most of the musical parts. They did a good job on the Aaron Copland piece! I'll be listening to it other than on July 4th.
May 27, 2007GREAT ALBUM! Not quite as BIG as Trans Siberian but still a keeper!
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