Search - MYTHOS, Bob D'Eith, Paul Schmidt :: The Reality Of A Dreamer

A bit of a dissapointing follow-up from Mythos.

06/04/2000

(3 out of 5 stars)

"When comparing this cd to all the junk one hears on mainstream/top 40 radio, it's brilliant. But when comparing it to Mythos' former album "Mythos" it comes as a bit of a dissapointment for me.While Mythos has never been very intense compared to other bands within this genre of music, there were some beautiful stand-out tracks on their other album like "November", "June" and "Angel's Weep". "Mythos" was a very dreamy and exotic album with subtle ethnic elements and great vocal arragements. But on "Reality of A Dreamer" the ethnic elements have been dropped for even more classical influences (which Mythos doesn't seem to be able to thrive well on alone) and emotionally distant songs. The music isn't bad - it's just bland, and the "soulful" vocal arrangements on "Venice" are downright annoying. When it comes to the world/ambient genre of music I was much more impressed by Govinda's follow-up album 'Entwined & Entranced' and the recent album by Enigma 'The Screen Behind the Mirror', which go beyond mood music - they are an experience!I want to be able to remember an album after I've heard it, or have certain tracks linger in my mind for hourse or days afterward. This certainly wasn't the case with "Reality of a dreamer".It's serves as great backround music but that's about it."

Follow Up Worthy Of The Original

d-moonshadow | 07/18/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"From the opening piano solo, to a more club groove to a blues/new-age mix, this follow up to Mythos' debut quickly allays doubts that anything was lost in the time between the two releases. The CD opens with a beautiful piano-centered track, with minimal background instrumentation, and doesn't stop. There are more heavenly, female, wordless vocals (save for a second version of "Vision" at the end of the CD), plenty to spare. Also, we have a more club edge on some of the tracks, probably from Mythos' recent collaboration with DJ Cosmos. Also featured at the end of a few tracks are some more gutsy blues-tinged vocal performances. A worthy debut with even more to offer!"

Mythos Act II and thank goodness!

Gwen Kramer | Sunny and not-so-sunny California | 01/04/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I rather liked Mythos's self-titled first album and this is an excellent follow up/continuation. It has more electronica and classical elements this time around. Once again, the technical skill is wonderous and the arrangements are flawless. And again, only occassional obtrusive vocals (on Venice) detract from the mood.Vision 1 & 2 are great tracks as are Alchemy (with that marvelous dark undertone that Mythos does so well) and The Ring. Vision 2 makes you wish they would employ lyrics more often, maybe they will next time.Congratulations to all concerned on another superb CD. I look forward to their next effort.PS Mythos has some of the best cover art I have ever seen. It makes you want to frame the case. I mention this because the art on both of their albums is what made me buy them."