Getting the word out, this band needs to be heard!
G-Dexter | Lakewood, NY United States | 03/16/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm always on the lookout for new progressive bands worthy of my hard-earned scudos. I've listened to a lot of pretty average bands over the years, and had to settle for average more often than I would like, but with Sylvan there is no compromise: they are the real deal!
As is usually the case, (or is it always?) the very best progressive rock is consistently coming out of Europe, and just lately it seems that includes Poland, England and in this case, Germany. Sylvan holds their own comfortably with the likes of Porcupine Tree, RPWL, Riverside, Pain of Salvation...just to name a few of the more notable bands making music today. Some of thier poppier tunes remind me of Marillion or even The Flower Kings (which is by no means a bad thing.) They provide a pleasant blend of the best of these bands with thoughtful compositions and excellent, musicianship.
I've purchased two of their CD's so far; POSTHUMOUS SILENCE and ARTIFICIAL PARADISE, and I have to tell you that they are both outstanding! I cannot praise either highly enough - absolutely top notch!.
As of this posting, Amazon has not included sound clips for their work, which is a shame because this is one of the best bands performing anywhere! So pick up one of their albums and give it a listen, then help get the word out...Sylvan is a great band!"
Gets better with each play!!!
J.R. Flower King | IND. | 08/17/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you like well crafted songs, with touches of jazz, heavy metal but very progressive throughout then get this CD. Two songs in particular, are masterpieces. Timeless Traces and Why It Hurts grab hold of you and don't let go. Mix Riverside, IQ, Pink Floyd and Coldplay if that's possible and enjoy great vocals, keyboards and guitars that never over power but blend nicely giving you an album that gets better with each play!!!"
Very Good
Faeqa Alsadeqi | Manama, Bahrain | 03/18/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is a very good progressive rock CD. The tracks in general are great. The only reason I gave it four stars is because I have reservations on the vocalist's performance. This of course is something relative. Other people might like this kind of vocals I suppose.
Purchase it if you like Knight Area, Satellite and the likes."
Track Listings (9) - Disc #1