Outlander's self titled release is a powerful progressive/hard rock masterpiece combining the skill and complexity of bands like Rush and Yes with the raw power of bands like Soundgarden and Black Sabbath. The songs are c... more »atchy but moving and original, and never cliche. Lyrically the songs are poetic, sometimes profound, but always leave the listener thinking. The depth of the songs in terms of emotion, orchestration, message, and raw energy will leave all listeners, whether connoisseurs or just music lover, coming back for more.« less
Outlander's self titled release is a powerful progressive/hard rock masterpiece combining the skill and complexity of bands like Rush and Yes with the raw power of bands like Soundgarden and Black Sabbath. The songs are catchy but moving and original, and never cliche. Lyrically the songs are poetic, sometimes profound, but always leave the listener thinking. The depth of the songs in terms of emotion, orchestration, message, and raw energy will leave all listeners, whether connoisseurs or just music lover, coming back for more.
CD Reviews
Just buy it.
angryal2112 | USA, CA, the southern part by the ocean. | 06/26/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you like Rush, if you like Tool, if you like hard rock, classic rock, or anything in between- If you like music that is complex, true musicianship, EXCELLENT performance, excellent sound quality. This band is fantastic, the music is ageless."
Not the typical cookie cutter rock band
Lance Miller | Missoula, Montana United States | 03/22/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As the older I get the more apparent on how much cookie cutter rock band are out there. Who cares if they know how to play their own instruments? Gone are the days when artist had original ideas about music and lyrics. So I thought, this CD is one of the best CD's released within the past 5 years. The songs contain visual lyrics, catchy tempo changes, very different, and tight. Buy the CD and Spread the word about this new band."
Far beyond amazing
M. Nelson | North Dakota... :( | 11/26/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I don't know how to give this band the credit they deserve, but I will say this: if my life were a movie and I had to put a soundtrack to it, this band would have the opening theme. They're that good. Enough can't be said about the overall appeal of this album. As a fan of classic rock and real music (non-packaged 4 chord garbage) I am telling you, buy this album. Seriously. OK so maybe my review is a little overblown, but go get the cd anyways, you won't regret it."
"Geniuses at Work ", Play!
francesca | elm grove, wi United States | 11/14/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"These bros are hitting a new level of appeal which crosses boundaries...and generations. New sounds with a classic familiarity. True artists with technically precise and strong style. You'll be glad you gave them a listen and you'll sing a new mental tune after hearing them. GUARANTEED!"
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1