True Stories… And Other Lies
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
Listen to True Stories… And Other Lies
The French prog-rockers Pryzme are back with a sophomore album, where the 7 rich tracks surround themes of anger, ecology and confusion as it relates to tragedy.
The mysterious backdrop of “Echo Of Silent Place” begins with a quick burst of guitar during the last few seconds, and “Earth Song” follows with 8 minutes of harmonic singing and Lucas Planque’s meticulous drumming guiding the tuneful landscape.
“Green Eyes” and “Reality Of Dreams” land in the middle. The former is an intimate moment of poetic singing that’s dreamy and heartfelt, while the latter illustrates a dynamic interaction between the guitarists Dominque Blanchard and David Chollet amid floating melodies.
“Silent Place” exits, and in over 12 minutes never out welcomes its stay thanks to the hard hitting drums, Benoit Toquet’s intricate bass lines and the swirling guitars.
A really well done album in the area of modern prog-rock, Pryzme have been together for over a decade now, and that chemistry is present across all the influences and facets to this exciting listening experience.
Travels well with: Hoopy Frood- Mostly Harmless; Ambient Den- Ambient Den