Present Belgium

added over 18 years ago by Mike
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Expert Users: SaltyJon, Bj-1 and NogbadTheBad
Prog Status: 1980-1999: Progressive, 2001: Non-Prog and 2009-2024: Progressive
Review by Bj-1 published over 16 years ago
Supreme Dark RIO

"Similar to their debut, perhaps a tad more likeable. Still very dark and complex music that requires attention to fully digest. The guitar is more in the front here instead of only texturing, something that can recall King Crimson's 73-75 era, although this is more difficult listening than that. You can't really go wrong with either of Present's two first, so grab Cuneiform's compilation featuring these two brilliant albums as soon as possible if dark, sinister and complex music interests you!"

Review by Bj-1 published over 17 years ago
Supreme Dark Prog RIO

"A strong debut album, and a highlight from the RIO genre. This Univers Zero side project, while being less classical influences, turned out to be equally as good as UZ (or even better at times), at least on this album. This is dark, sinister and challenging music, messing with your fragile mind on each second of playing. The music toys with repetetive and minimalistic elements but never get's tidious, one of the few albums who manage to keep your (well, at least my) attention constantly from start to finish. It's not too long, neither to short but sometimes I beg for more while listening to this album. The opening track is the best on the album and one of Avant-Prog's best compositions, in my opinion, with controlled but technically amazing musicianship. Complex, dissonant and scary music that should not be listened to unless you're familiar with music like this. Give it a try, it deserves it!"

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posted about 1 year ago
All Releases
this is NOT the end 2024
A5 Exp Prog RIO/Jazz
Barbaro(ma non troppo) 2009
A6 Prog RIO
High Infidelity 2001
A5 Non-Prog RIO/Pop
No. 6 1999
A3 Prog RIO
Certitudes 1998
A4 Prog RIO
Live 1996
Live! Live, 1996
A1 Prog Jazz/Rock
Triskaidekaphobie / Le Poison Qui Rend Fou Best of, 1989
A4 Prog RIO
Le Poison Qui Rend Fou 1985
S7 Exp Prog RIO/Independent
Triskaidekaphobie 1980
S6 Exp Prog RIO/Jazz