The Madness of Many [CD]

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 a different kind of music. You won't find melodies here. It's more like rithmic explorations and sound textures. I don't care much for the music. The musicians are great, they explore new technics, but don't seem to care for melodies or harmonies too much. The result is interesting though, I guess it's due to rithm and beat.

If you enjoy instrumental metal and you're not listening to these guys, then you're not paying attention. Their 4th studio album finds the band at the top of their game, with their lineup solidified and sounding more polished than ever. Animals As Leaders have once again come through with a ttreat for us all, enjoy.

It really is undeniable that this band continues to get better with each album. This album bolster that case many times over. Extreme melodic intricacies over rhythms so syncopated you would think they were robotic. Do yourself a favor and just buy this album now.

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.

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.

Ripe talent, a blossom of self titled album turned to a Weightless flower, to enJoy of Motion before turned to a brainana - the fruit of Madness of Many.

With each release, Animals as Leaders continues to evolve. The Madness of Many is an amazing display of musical genius. Definitely recommend this!!!