New York City-based Another Engine provides a bit of a respite for many of us who have grown increasingly weary of a predominately tepid 2001 rock scene. With the quartet's second effort, the listener will be treated to a hodgepodge of disparate themes and notions sans the proverbial lead guitar... [+] Expand

New York City-based Another Engine provides a bit of a respite for many of us who have grown increasingly weary of a predominately tepid 2001 rock scene. With the quartet's second effort, the listener will be treated to a hodgepodge of disparate themes and notions sans the proverbial lead guitar pyrotechnics and histrionics. Here, guitarist Andrew Vitiello injects hardcore crunch chords, '60s-style psychedelic treatments, blistering wah-wah-induced progressions, and twanging rhythmic patterns into a mix brimming with solid backbeats and odd metered time signatures. Furthermore, vocalist Marco Ribeiro shines forth as a more-than-capable frontman who is equally adept at expressing angst, rebelliousness, or executing quaint lyricism and heartfelt balladry. More important, the musicians convey a tightly organized approach yet allow themselves ample breathing room on pieces that might capture a Led Zeppelin feel, or a good old progressive rock-style electro-acoustic ballad. Hence, a solid and altogether refreshing effort from an aggregation of enthusiastic musicians who deliver the goods in prominent fashion. ~ Glenn Astarita, All Music Guide [-] Collapse

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