Hailing from the San Francisco Bay area, Magellan is a Progressive Rock act in the most classic sense. Fronted by the brothers Gardner, Trent and Wayne, Symphony For A Misanthrope is their sixth album and their second for ... more »Inside Out Music. Coming from a very musical family, Trent Gardner has also composed and produced the rock opera Leonardo - The Absolute Man where he worked with some of Progressive music?s finest artists. He has also contributed to many other recordings as a writer, performer, or producer including solo projects by Dream Theater frontman James LaBrie and Steve Walsh from Kansas. Steve also lends his talent on keyboards for this brilliant new album.« less
Hailing from the San Francisco Bay area, Magellan is a Progressive Rock act in the most classic sense. Fronted by the brothers Gardner, Trent and Wayne, Symphony For A Misanthrope is their sixth album and their second for Inside Out Music. Coming from a very musical family, Trent Gardner has also composed and produced the rock opera Leonardo - The Absolute Man where he worked with some of Progressive music?s finest artists. He has also contributed to many other recordings as a writer, performer, or producer including solo projects by Dream Theater frontman James LaBrie and Steve Walsh from Kansas. Steve also lends his talent on keyboards for this brilliant new album.
CD Reviews
Good Prog- Rock!
music man | claycity, ky United States | 12/04/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"My review is going to differ from the other review by Derek. Just because a band writes and records music about a certain subject does'nt mean they agree with it. I think Trent and Wayne Gardner think it's SAD to be a Misanthrope. I think they are just covering a dark subject and are pretty cool guys themselves. I recommend this record. I have a great supply of Prog-Rock in my collection and i don't think Magellan is a band to pass up. Sometimes one has to read between the lines when studying lyrics."
Another winner!
William B. | CA, USA | 07/29/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What can I say about Magellan that I haven't already? I firmly believe that some people can never be happy and can only feel good about themselves by tearing others down (did some one say Derek?).
The scoop here is that no one prog album will satisfy all listeners, Magellan included. Just research your favorite releases and you'll be sure to find those that don't like them. The same will be true of any genre of music. I'm sure there's more than a few Bach, Mozart, and Wagner haters out there! Heck, pick any style of music, think of the best in that catagory and you'll still find people that think they suck.
Check out, "SFAM", and at least give it a few spins. If you're like me you'll dig it alot. If you're like Derek you won't. At least take the time to understand what's going on and don't sweat the fact it might not be what you expected. Enjoy it for what it is...excellent, original prog. My fav being the 18 minute track, "Cranium Reef". The ending which reminds me of a track ("Magna Carta") from their first disc, "Hour of Restoration".
Love it!"
Classic Magellan; a fun ride as always
M. J. Loux | Caribou, ME USA | 05/18/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Got this for Christmas, and am enjoying it immensely. Sure, it's bombastic; sure it's over the top and can be frankly silly at times. But hey, it's Magellan. I mean, these guys are practically the reigning godfathers of bombast (second only to The Darkness). If you're expecting something different from their other albums, you're going to be sorely disappointed. On the other hand, if you like your Magellan over the top, sit back and enjoy the ride."
Three Good Songs
Monte | Hawley, PA | 09/30/2008
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Three good songs on this CD: Why Water Weeds?, Wisdom and Cranium Reef Suite. I own this CD and also Impossible Figures. This one is WAY better but only because of these three songs. Impossible Figures is lame by comparison."
Track Listings (7) - Disc #1