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Shadow of Doubt
Perspective X IV
Shadow of Doubt
Genres: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock
 
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In the summer of 1998, three long time friends from Middletown, Ohio set out to perpetuate a musical style pioneered by such bands as Rush, Yes, Dream Theater, and other inspirational progressive rock artists under the mon...  more »

     
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All Artists: Perspective X IV
Title: Shadow of Doubt
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Nightmare Records
Release Date: 7/22/2008
Genres: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock
Style: Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 734923005421

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In the summer of 1998, three long time friends from Middletown, Ohio set out to perpetuate a musical style pioneered by such bands as Rush, Yes, Dream Theater, and other inspirational progressive rock artists under the moniker of PERSPECTIVE. Combining the great classic synth sounds, and complex songs yet memorable melodies with more current production PERSPECITVE X IV, (featuring Rod Middleton on guitars, midi pedals, and vocals, Chris Matthews on bass, keyboards, midi pedals, moog taurus pedals, and vocals and Ben Burton on drums, percussion, and vocals ) Is sure to please old school progressive rock-fans in the highest order. Writing began shortly thereafter on the band s first album entitled (Coming into Focus) . This was Recorded in 1999 at On-Line Studio in Cincinnati, and was praised highly, garnering 14 out of 16 stars in the spring/summer 2000 issue of Progression Magazine (issue 35). The disc also received countless downloads over the then extremely popular mp3.com. The follow up release (Progressions) combined remastered tracks from (Coming into Focus) in addition to new tracks. This disk was also received very well. The band then recorded an entire CD of new material in hopes of drawing label interest, exciting Lance King owner of Nightmare Records bringing back the nostalgia for the bands he loved in his 70 s youth of prog like Rush, Kansas, and Yes. Now being released on Nightmare on June 24th, 2008 s (Shadow of Doubt) is sure to garner a large smile from all fans of 70 s & 80 s Prog Rock.
 

CD Reviews

Good hard rock prog
J-bird | Coldsnowy, MI | 01/07/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Perspective X is a prog/hard rock trio from Ohio, who are sure to please fans of Dream Theater, Rush, Tiles, Fates Warning, etc.



The album 'IV' is well produced, getting that thick wall of sound without clipping or sounding dated, and the musicianship is top-notch. Make no mistake, this band has excellent musical talent. While not being a 'shred' band ala Dream Theater, Perspective X still has alot of nice riffing going on, odd-timed meters, guitar solos, etc.



Perspective X's weak point are the vocals, which aren't bad at all, and don't sound '80s-cheesy, it's just that they aren't quite up to the musicianship of the band. It's a small quibble, really, as most prog fans are instrument-oriented listeners, vocals taking a back seat. The singing of Rod Middleton & Ben Burton is certainly adequate, and shouldn't put off any potential buyers.





Give this band a listen if you like your prog on the heavier side.

They aren't 'metal' by any means, but they ARE heavier than Rush, Spock's Beard, Enchant, and the like.



A Jbird thumb's-up."
PROGRESSIVE METAL
Banca COMERCIALA Romana | ROMANIA | 09/14/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"EXCELENT DEBUT ALBUM FROM VERY INSPIRED YOUNG AMERICAN BAND ! THEIR MUSIC IS AN INTELIGENT MIX BETWEEN TILES AND ENCHANT . ONE OF MY FAVOURITE CD'S IN 2008.HIGHLY RECOMMANDED !"