Artist/ Band: At War With Self
Title: Torn Between Dimensions
Label: Free Electric Sound
Year of Release: 2005
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Out of the three musicians, I’ve only heard music by Guitarist Glenn Snelwar (who is best known for his contributions to Gordian Knot’s debut). The other is Drummer Mark Zonder of Fates Warning fame. It’s fantastic to finally hear Michael Manring’s bass work. His fretless bass parts are melodic but never overwhelming. Some players seems to take the lead thus taking away from the composition, so Michael’s work here is very welcomed by these ears.
From beginning to end, Torn Between Dimensions takes you on a musical journey that Snelwar describes as “a concept album, but not in the strict sense of the word.” Although each song can be heard on it’s own, to get the full effect one must invest the time and listen to the whole thing. You’ll find yourself hitting the repeat button after the last song ends.
At War With Self’s debut Torn Between Dimensions is one of my favorite releases of 2005 as well as all time. I can’t recommend this enough, especially to fan’s of instrumental progressive and rock music.
Reviewed by Ron Fuchs on May 24th, 2005
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