GREYLEVEL: Opus One

Cover	Release	Style
	2006	Art Rock
	Label
	ProgRock Records
	Website
	www.greylevel.com
	Contact
	-
	Playing Time	Cat. N°
	58:40	PRR360
	Review by	Rating
	Christoph	7/10
nederlands	Review
The American trio Greylevel takes us right back to the beginning of Porcupine Tree. There is the timid voice of Derek Barber, occasionally doubled in a nice harmony by his wife Esther. Instrumentally the emphasis is on climates and moods, cross-cut by acoustic and electric guitars from Derek and good friend Richard Shukin. Atmospheric progrock rules on “Opus One”, though the shortcomings of this debut are obvious. The playing sounds rather stereotypical, which for a large part is due to the programmed percussion. Why not involve a live drummer? Composition-wise, it is almost mature, so underneath the digital surface of this first-born there must be some more potential.
Musicians
Derek Barber: vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitars, bass and programming Esther Barber: lead and background vocals Richard Shukin: 6-string acoustic guitars, 6- and 12-string electric guitars and lead guitars
Tracklist
1. Sojourn (6.37) 2. Taken (7.41) 3. Blue Waves (16.54) 4. Your Light (9.10) 5. Possessing Nothing (15.06) 6. Rest (3.12)
Discography
Opus One (2006

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