Inner Ear Brigade ‎– Dromology (2017, CD, Usa)

 

This Californian band surprised the entire world's avant-prog movement for the ability to combine instant-tuning melodies with more complex structures, making the result fresh and enjoyable.

Songs / Tracks Listing
1. Dark Sleep Fortress (6:40)
2. Black And White Taste (5:56)
3. Shaman Coin Toss (6:51)
4. Bobotut (6:12)
5. Dromology (8:55)
6. Targa Floria (4:22)
7. Birdie In The Wall (6:57)
Total Time 45:53

Line-up / Musicians - Bill Wolter / Guitar
Chris Lauf / Drums
Stephen Wright / Electric Bass
Melody Ferris / Vocals
Ivor Holloway / Tenor, Alto, and Soprano Saxophone
Eli Wallace / Keyboards (1,2,4,5)
With:
Theo Padouvas / Trumpet (1,2,4,5,6)
Andrew Vernon / Keyboards (3,6,7)
David Shaff / Trumpet (3,7)
Aharon Wheels Bolsta / Tabla (5)

"Another step upwards in development from their previous 2012 near-masterpiece, "Rainbro," the band is so tight, compositions so well polished, and super-singer Melody Ferris fits flawlessly into all tracks. Favorite song: Bobotut". brufordfreak

"BIG WOW!!! It happens rarely that an album keeps me totally stunned to the bones! This music reminds me of so many cherished music experiences all at once: Frank Zappa, Hatfield & The North, Magma, Univers Zero... Besides the amazing vocals contributed by Melody Ferris, a clear highlight is the dense and complex orchestration, with its awesome wind arrangements and breakneck counterpoints all over". Sven B. Schreiber