From Toronto, Canada comes the instrumental trio known as The Isosceles Project, and we have here their sophomore release, titled Bridges. Don't be fooled by the fact that there are just 3 tracks on the CD, as each one clocks in over the 10 minute mark, making Bridges a full fledged release of epic proportions. With guitar, bass, and drums, these guys take their stripped down sound and inject a healthy dose of heavy riffs and complex arrangements. Though clearly progressive metal, more of an emphasis is given to the arrangements and synergy to the players rather than lengthy solos and histrionics. You can hear the influence of Rush here (bass player Scott Tessier has a Geddy Lee sense of flair at times), mixed with plenty of fusion acrobatics. Expect lots of drama, muscular passages, and tight ensemble playing, plus, when the guys do solo, it's brief but sensational.
Though there are plenty of bands out there who play instrumental progressive metal/rock/fusion, there are very few who display the type of synergy that The Isosceles Project does, favoring riffs and dynamic & complex arrangements over endless soloing. This is a band that I'll be keeping a close eye on from here on in, and you should as well.
Track Listing
1.
March Of The Obsolete 10:47
2.
Temporal Laceration 14:52
3.
Ship Without A Sail 12:09
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