The Madness of Many [CD]

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Suffice it to say that Animals As Leaders are currently among the leading torch-bearers of what is often called "Progressive Metal". But what's even more impressive is that their records strictly instrumental (no vocals). To be able to do this without the messaging power of a lead vocalist is cause for taking notice (to those who haven't noticed them yet). This is because their musicianship is exceptional, their arrangements are complex and interesting, and the overall playing as a unit is just amazing. These guys can truly play. Since radio airplay is a non-starter (as is the case for most metal acts), they rely on record sales and touring, which is just fine because it showcases what they do best and are probably most happy doing anyway. The best thing to do if this review peaks your interest is to just listen to them and you'll get the drift. Very few artists can maintain a career in this kind of music doing strictly instrumentals. Joe Satriani (in his solo work) is probably the most prominent and arguably the most successful artist over the past 25 years to accomplish this. Animals As Leaders are on that course now and this new release is musically among their heaviest and most ambitious. Highly recommended.

It's very interesting what two dudes with 8 string guitars and a drummer all with sick skills can do.

Tosin, Matt, and Javier take you on another wild ride! would recommend listening several times before making a judgement call though there is a lot of feeling in this album.

These guys can really play their instruments. What's more, they put together an album that's also listenable, and not just an exercise in playing complicated stuff. Fun, fun, fun.

This music is high energy. No lyrics just amazing music. Worth purchasing.

This is an amazing compact disc I bought from Best Buy.

This is Animal's 4th album. It is a fully instrumental album just like the other three. It has a nice sound to it and is pleasant to listen to.