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Band
Blaze Bayley
Title
Infinite Entanglement
Type
LP/EP
Company
Independent
YOR
2016
Style
Traditional
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5/31/2016 - Review by: Eric Compton
Blaze Bayley
Infinite Entanglement




Company: Independent
Release: 2016
Genre: Traditional
Reviewer: Eric Compton
  • Addictive melodies and lyrics



    • It’s been four years since journeyman Blaze Bayley has released a new studio effort. Blazing forth on his own, 'Infinite Entanglement' is a DIY no label effort that is written and recorded by Bayley and co-produced with longtime colleague Chris Appleton (guitarist). Upon first listen to the opening title-track I was absolutely appalled at the staccato verse structure and overall presentation. To this day I still can’t understand a single word of it but the music and chorus pieces are good enough to salvage what is ultimately a poor opening track. From there the album has some spark with addictive melodies and lyrics. I’m loving the faster Maiden-esque 'Dark Energy 256' and the catchy 'A Thousand Years'. 'The Dreams of William Black' and 'What Will Come' are slower pieces that really spread out and provide some diversity. The album is a science fiction concept about a future mankind that is exploring space. The tale is woven with some male and female narration and a few effects. Simply put – I can’t stop playing it.


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      4 :AVE RATING

    ALL REVIEWS FOR: BLAZE BAYLEY
    TITLE
    DOR
    COMPANY
    		 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
    Infinite Entanglement
    2016
    Independent
    		Eric Compton5/31/2016
    4
    Promise And Terror
    2010
    Independent
    		Chris Kincaid3/18/2010
    4.5
    The Night That Will Not Die
    2009
    Independent
    		Troy Cole8/28/2009
    4.5

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