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THE REVIEW
Sit comfortably (a chaise longue would be ideal), put on your headphones at a volume sufficient to isolate you from the rest of the world, absolutely do not fasten your seat belts, start this album and close your eyes: you will immediately find yourself spinning among galaxies, constellations, and black holes and you might start wishing never to return. To get a sense of this, watch the final part of the classic "2001: A Space Odyssey" by Stanley Kubrick (if you've seen it, you know exactly what I'm talking about, and if not, run to watch it).
Once upon a time, there were Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis (perhaps), Van Der Graaf Generator and the whole progressive-psychedelic and space rock scene acting as propellants for such journeys (it's true there are also "spaceships" called Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze... but those travel in other dimensions), but
since time wears out even the most powerful engines, it's time for these newcomers to invigorate minds for these dreamlike journeys, also taking advantage of the sounds offered by current technology.
Already creators of the excellent mini-album of 2005 "Cautionary Tales For The Brave", PRR return now with this "The Dark Third" which perfects what was already presented in the previous EP, which already contained the astonishing 12 minutes of "The Bright Ambassadors Of Morning" here re-proposed with other tracks to brilliantly complete this first full-length by the Reading group, which the English critics have pinpointed with the term "astral folkies" that perfectly encapsulates the rock sentiment that weaves through the above-described cosmic and psychedelic rides.
With "Ten Silver Drops" by compatriots Secret Machines and "And The Glass Handed Kites" by the Danish Mew, it is one of the best genre releases of these first months of 2006.
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This review praises Pure Reason Revolution's debut full-length album The Dark Third for its immersive and cosmic progressive rock experience. Drawing strong connections to classic progressive and psychedelic bands, the album offers a fresh, modern take on the genre with expansive soundscapes and stellar musicianship. Highlighting key tracks like "The Bright Ambassadors Of Morning," the review positions the album as a standout 2006 release. Fans of space and prog rock are invited to embark on this astral journey.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
02 Apprentice of the Universe ()
Lime & limpid dream colonise.
Waste the silent orders
waste the silence...
Lime she screens the green colour light
Taste alliance order.
Taste alliance...
And give me something to dream about, I'm tiring
I'm cold and I want to go to sleep
Through time she leads the tunic & rhymes
Blinding-Finding order.
Blinding finding...
Time she clears & found colour glide.
Live the silent waters.
Seams & ground lines.
And give me something to dream about, I'm tiring
I'm cold and I want to go to sleep
She told me i had too much to dream last night.
(Lime & limpid dream colonise)
04 Bullitts Dominæ ()
give me a rest, this all confirms my paranoia
i need some thoughts, just gather some thoughts & feelings
god my brain distorts, pictures then rearranges
slowly surely new meanings will come as everythin arranges
she gives them a test on all the times that i've made trouble
her friends she talks, just gathers her thoughts the meetings off
she drains assorts, stricture & disarrangement
wholly surely new feelings will come as every thing arranges
bullitts dominæ? feel the calm forever
bullitts dominæ? she walks steady to the shore
bullitts dominæ?
and as i ask them the same i feel insistent
everyone's falling sun-sucide's optimal
and as i ask them inside everlasting the inosphere's collided!
everyone's falling sun-sucide's optimal
she gives manifests & all the while impressed she follows
& leaves unexpressed, just gathers the flaws but i'm weary
from the same discourse, richer from the old strangers
slowly surely new meanings will come as everything arranges
bullitts dominæ? flare
Pure Reason Revolution
Pure Reason Revolution are a British progressive rock group formed in Reading by Jon Courtney and Chloe Alper. Debuting with The Dark Third (2006), they explored a blend of prog, indie, and electronics across Amor Vincit Omnia (2009) and Hammer and Anvil (2010) before a hiatus. Reformed in 2018, they released Eupnea (2020), Above Cirrus (2022), and Coming Up To Consciousness (2024).06 Reviews
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By omegabass
These English lads come through with a sound so full-bodied that it brings you almost to a full belly by the first notes of "Fear Of A Blank Planet."
Time, however, sets things right; gradually, the instrumental textures of this concept between Freud (dreams) and Kant (pure reason) earn their rightful place under the skin.
