Pattern-Seeking Animals: Friend of All Creatures

An album as cold and beautiful as its cover…

Pattern-Seeking Animals' Friend of All Creatures embodies the essence of progressive rock, masterfully balancing complexity and accessibility. This album is a testament to the band's skillful navigation of the genre's delicate balance between light and dark, heavy and beautiful.

Ted Leonard's vocal performance is tailored perfectly to the musical landscape, and his guitar work adds a rich, textured layer to the album's sound, with intricate passages and soaring solos that complement the keyboard and rhythm sections beautifully. The instrumental prowess of Jimmy Keegan (drums), Dave Meros (bass), and John Boegehold (keyboards) weaves a rich tapestry of sound. From the majestic opener "Future Perfect World" to the poignant closer "Words of Love Evermore", each track showcases the band's exceptional musicianship. Standout moments abound, including the symphonic grandeur of "Another Holy Grail", the haunting introspection of "Down the Darkest Road", and the eclectic, genre-bending "In My Dying Days".

The album's meticulous production and sequencing make for a deeply satisfying listening experience. As a prime example of Crossover Prog, alongside bands like Flying Colors and The Dear Hunter, Pattern-Seeking Animals solidify their position as masters of the subgenre. Friend of All Creatures is an essential listen for fans of progressive rock, boasting delightful keyboards, scorching guitar work, and a rhythm section that's perfectly in sync. In short, Friend of All Creatures is a resounding triumph, a solid follow-up to the band’s previous work, and a mandatory addition to any prog rock enthusiast's collection.

Track Listing:
1. Future Perfect World (9:38)
2. Another Holy Grail (12:20)
3. Down The Darkest Road (4:34)
4. In My Dying Days (4:42)
5. The Seventh Sleeper (8:11)
6. Days We’ll Remember (3:54)
7. Words of Love Evermore (8:41)

Added: March 16th 2025
Reviewer: Jose Antonio Marmol
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