Search - Sieges Even :: Steps

An early edgy work from a truly talented band.

Baron Brock | On the edge of Time | 04/24/2007

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Steps is Sieges Even's sophomore album and essentially the next step in the evolution of their sound. At this stage the music is not very accessible at all and the vocalist has a style that is an acquired taste at best. Later this band would come around to stronger songwriting and arrangements but for now the focus is on chops - a lot of them. The songs have a somewhat dissonant air and there are fills aplenty. The drummer and bassist keep the rhythm section tight and technical, and the album has many peak moments. I think it's a great album, but fans of their later material may be caught off-guard by it."

Breathtakingly complex, yet melodic and rewarding!

Baron Brock | 06/02/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Imagine Rush collaborating with Watchtower and releases an album, only much more complex and technical than they usually are. That's how "Steps" are best described. This is Sieges Even at their most technical, difficult and intericate, but extremely rewarding at the same time. This release is harder to like than most of their other albums but if you're ready for a challenge, and if you liked their "A Sense of Change" album, you should be able to swallow this one well. The only flaw here is Frans Herde's voice, which is fairly bad, but if you ignore that, you'll soon be swallowed in 55 minutes of pure brilliance. An acquired taste for many but fans of this band will love it!



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