Hourglass - Oblivious To The Obvious - 2009, FLAC (image+.cue) lossless

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Hourglass - Oblivious To The Obvious

Жанр: Progressive Metal
Страна: United States (OREM, Utah)
Год издания диска: 2009
Издатель (лейбл): Hourglass
Аудио кодек: FLAC (*.flac)
Тип рипа: image+.cue
Битрейт аудио: lossless
Продолжительность: 02:19:44
Источник (релизер): Spiralarch [MeTaLMaDNeSS.TeaM]
Наличие сканов в содержимом раздачи: да

Треклист:

Oblivious To The Obvious CD1:

01. On the Brink (12:41)
02. Homeward Bound (10:01)
03. Pawn II (13:43)
04. Faces (11:55)
05. 38th Floor (21:22)

Oblivious To The Obvious CD2:

01. Facade (14:52)
02. Skeletons (07:00)
03. Estranged (07:07)
04. Delirium (10:22)

. . . Oblivious To The Obvious:

05. Oblivious to the Obvious: Part 1 - No Chance (05:49)
06. Oblivious to the Obvious: Part 2 - Realization (06:18)
07. Oblivious to the Obvious: Part 3 - Remember Me (05:41)
08. Oblivious to the Obvious: Part 4 - In My Hands (03:28)
09. Oblivious to the Obvious: Part 5 - Redemption (09:18)


[spoiler="Лог создания рипа"]
Exact Audio Copy V0.99 prebeta 5 from 4. May 2009

EAC extraction logfile from 17. November 2010, 1:21

Hourglass / Oblivious To The Obvious CD1

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Null samples used in CRC calculations : Yes
Used interface : Native Win32 interface for Win NT & 2000

Used output format : Internal WAV Routines
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TOC of the extracted CD

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Exact Audio Copy V0.99 prebeta 5 from 4. May 2009

EAC extraction logfile from 17. November 2010, 1:46

Hourglass / Oblivious To The Obvious CD2

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Read mode : Secure
Utilize accurate stream : Yes
Defeat audio cache : Yes
Make use of C2 pointers : No

Read offset correction : 48
Overread into Lead-In and Lead-Out : No
Fill up missing offset samples with silence : Yes
Delete leading and trailing silent blocks : No
Null samples used in CRC calculations : Yes
Used interface : Native Win32 interface for Win NT & 2000

Used output format : Internal WAV Routines
Sample format : 44.100 Hz; 16 Bit; Stereo

TOC of the extracted CD

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[spoiler="Содержание индексной карты (.CUE)"]
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[spoiler="Об исполнителе (группе)"]
****+ Henri Strik (edited by Peter Willemsen) While listening to the opening track of the latest Hourglass album, you might think of another Dream Theater-clone. However, if you listen to the remainder of Oblivious To The Obvious you will discover that this American band from Utah has much more to offer. Hourglass proves that not all prog metal bands sound like the inventors of this musical style. The band integrates other influences and styles in their music the best possible way. This mixture of styles in combination with the fact that the band members are masters on their instrument lifts the music of Hourglass to a very high level. Besides, they never forget that melody is the most important factor. New bass player Eric Blood gets all the room he needs to express his talents. His groovy and funky way of playing and the amazing bass lines give the band a style of its own. The name of Chris Squire (Yes) often came to my mind. Just as Chris Squire, Eric Blood is a real solo performer. Guitarist Brick Williams shows that he is gifted as well. His sound is awesome both on electric and acoustic guitar. He sometimes reminds me of John Petrucci (Dream Theater) and of Steve Lukather (Toto). Jerry Stenquist’s piano playing gives Hourglass’ music a certain classical touch. His modern and innovative way of playing sounds like magic in my ears. Under the influence of drummer John Dunston the band changes paces very easy from fast to slow and vice versa in the same song. However, what is a band with excellent musicians without a great lead singer? Many bands don’t realize that a good singer is very important. Michael Turner is the perfect singer for Hourglass. His voice sounds a lot like the voice of Ted Leonard. If he might ever consider leaving Enchant, they just have to give Michael a call. While listening to the songs on Oblivious To The Obvious you get the idea that you have to deal with a concept album, but that’s not the case. However, some of the epic pieces have lyrical connections. A good example is the long title track. Sometimes it’s hard to listen to 140 minutes of music in a row. However, if the music is excellent and influenced by bands as Dream Theater, Enchant and Rush, it’s all worth wile. For me, Oblivious To The Obvious is a real musical journey. Therefore, I consider this album to be one of the best releases of 2009. Highly recommended! ****+ Henri Strik (edited by Peter Willemsen) www.progwalhalla.com
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[spoiler="Об альбоме (сборнике)"]
If Hourglass wanted to really create some waves in the genre known as progressive metal, the way to do it is take nearly 5 years between releases and put together a masterpiece like Oblivious To The Obvious, a stunning 2CD set that contains everything that fans of the prog-metal style want and crave. That's right, a double CD set totalling 140 minutes of mind-bending music, squarely in the Dream Theater/Fates Warning/Vanden Plas mold, featuring soaring vocals, crunchy guitar work, lots of solos from both the guitar and keyboards, plenty of symphonic elements, and memorable melodies. And, did I mention epic? Well, silly me... yes, lots of long tracks abound on this one, including the monumental title track that takes up over 30 minutes on Disc 2.

As there is so much music here, don't expect all of Oblivious To The Obvious to sink in and connect with you on the first listen, or even the second. There's a lot to take in here, and much of it is demanding and extremely complex stuff. However, after multiple spins, the crushing riffage, the delicate keyboard passages, the mix of powerful and lush vocals, all start to play out. Hard to pick favorites, as this almost plays out like a complete, epic work, but lead off cut "On The Brink" is a manic, heavy slice of prog-metal heaven, and "Homeward Bound" offers up plenty of goergeous, melodic prog, somewhat in the style of classic Enchant.

If you like intricate, complex metal with plenty of nuance, there's "Pawn II", and of course, the two major epics, "38th Floor" and the title track are amazing, extended journey's into well constructed, heavy prog, featuring some splendid ensemble playing from the guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums. I should also mention the excellent instrumental "Delirium", a fine place to hear all the musical virtuosity that this band possesses, though they show that throughout each and every track on this set. Kudos to singer Michael Turner, whose lead vocals are simply outstanding here, especially on the already mentioned "38th Floor", where his soulful crooning on the second half of the piece just sticks with you long after the song ends.

It's a shame that more people aren't talking about this one, as it's easily one of the highlights of 2009 so far, though surely to get eclipsed by the latest Dream Theater release when all is said and done. Hourglass are the real deal folks, and if you don't believe me, dive head first into Oblivious To The Obvious and find out for yourself.

Scary good!!
http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=7966
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[spoiler="Состав"]
Michael Turner - lead vocals
Brick Williams - guitars
Jerry Stenquist - keyboards
Eric Blood - bass and backing vocals
John Dunston - drums and percussion
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