An Ordinary Life
Grand Tour, 2024
8/10
An esteemed Scottish prog-rock outfit, Long Earth return with a 3rd album, where 8 detailed and meticulous rockers make an indelible impression.
“Fight The Hand That Bleed You” opens with charged riffs, thumping drums and a warm synth presence for the animated climate, and “Morpheus” follows with a dreamy mood that comes with mesmerizing guitar and soulful singing.
The middle spots belong to “Sand” and “Shadows”. The former is both rugged and tuneful, where thick guitars meet a rich rhythm section, and the latter is an introspective moment of beauty and poeticism that flows for nearly 11 minutes.
Close to the end, “Moscow” contains some of the best singing amid the harmonic layers, and “Life iii-Empty Shore” exits with a soothing ambience of shimmering and elegant textures.
An effort with both top notch singing and precise instrumentation, fans of prog-rock on the melodic side of the spectrum are going to appreciate Long Earth’s approach.
Travels well with: Wedingoth- Five Stars (A)live; Age Of Distraction- A Game Of Whispers