The Illusions - Illusions - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Philly soul vocal group The Illusions are back with this fine single, “Let's Make A Baby.” The Gamble & Huff classic is given a new twist and features production from legendary Philly soul producer Butch Ingram and backing from the Ingram family band.

Founded by Andreas Ballnus, Alexander Landenburg, Domenik Papaemmanouil, Tobias Weißger and Kristoffer Gildenlöw, 2022 saw the of Philosophobia's self-titled debut album which left a huge impact in the international prog metal scene! Numerous times journalists gave 10 out of 10 reviews, culminating in InchAlbum of the monthInch in the French Rock Hard Magazine and ending up in several Inchalbum of the yearInch rankings. 2025 is now going to see the of Philosophobia's sophomore album InchThe Constant VoidInch! A rollercoaster ride from progressive metal to emotional and melancholic tunes. Combining the strength of the debut album with a more modern and heavier twist. Never losing sense for what is most important the song itself! InchThe Constant VoidInch is also introducing virtuoso bass player Sebastian Heuckmann who has been playing live with Philosophobia since 2024. InchThe Constant VoidInch was again recorded by Phil Hillen at SU2 Studios in Germany and the artwork was again handled by Björn Gooßes at Killustrations in close cooperation with Philosophobia's mastermind Andreas Ballnus. A journalist once wrote InchPhilosophobia have, with their debut album, have put themselves in a very strong position to become one of the most talked about new bands within the progressive metal sphere. And rightly so!Inch InchThe Constant VoidInch is Philosphobia's proof for this statement! Philosophobia have come to stay in the sphere of progressive metal!

The songs are very personal and have a running theme, which is California. Francesca's beautiful and poignant voice, poetic yet direct lyrics, and her own style of acoustic picking are the backbone. Glistening pedal steel, bar room piano, Fender Tele, down home fiddle, and throbbing bass and drums cater to the songs with perfection. The end result is an infectious mix of classic country, straight up 'don't F**k with me' Honky Tonk, and Laurel Canyon folk. Produced by Kenneth James Gibson.