Post by jptheprofessor on Aug 18, 2008 14:01:32 GMT -5
THE GLORIOUS FILAMENTS – SILENT USE OF ALGORITHM (no label) With a name like The Glorious Filaments, you might expect to hear a more technically-geared, detailed and wide-ranging style and sound. The York-based quartet's debut CD, Silent Use of Algorithm, fulfills such expectations over its nine-track duration. The Filaments blend elements of alternative/progressive-fueled rock, funk, blues, jazz and more into fresh-sounding and captivating compositions; marked by Jeremy Patterson's and Mike Frey's jangly and echoing guitars, drummer Scott Roberts' and bassist Dave DeHart's busy and almost mathematical rhythmic passages (consistent with the ‘algorithm’ portion of the album title), and Patterson's smooth and expressive vocals, as he sings lyrical themes of analysis and introspection. The group frequently stirs up the tempos, rhythms and intensity and implements dynamic plot twists and musical side journeys; while deftly incorporating everything into the context of the songs' melodies and plots. Among the strongest examples are the efficiently-crafted and catchy “One Life,” “Out of Sight” and “Internal Dialogue” (and its techno/hip-hop-infused bonus track remix). "Debris" opens the album with a slight hint of ska, while “Oblivious” and “Reality Gap” ride along funkier-flavored arrangements. "Empty Jar" shows a slightly harder Rush flavor, while the 9-minute-plus "Poison Apple" channels an early Pink Floyd dynamic. The Glorious Filaments’ execution is clean and tight, and the group isn’t afraid to stir the pot and make each song its own distinct adventure. The production by the group and Dave Forney brings everything through clear and balanced, and lets all the components of the Filaments’ sound do the talking without extra clutter. The Glorious Filaments define their wide expanse of musical turf on Silent Use of Algorithm, and present a fresh-sounding, invigorating adventure. (The CD can be obtained through The Glorious Filaments' website, www.thegloriousfilaments.com.)