Isobar, by Isobar

Isobar

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Sven B. Schreiber (sbs) We don't need more than 6 megapixels in digital photography - and we don't need more than 6 minutes in a prog track, do we? With an average of 5 minutes on this 13-track album, "Isobar" does a good job in this respect. The three "Isobar" members, a subset of the likewise refreshing prog band "Metaphor", master their songwriting work extremely well. No bloatware, no needless solos, no egomaniacal showcases - just excellent music boiled down to the essential. And Mattias Olsson on drums. Favorite track: Major Matt Mason.

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1.	Weekend of Mammals 04:17	buy track
2.	Control Mouse 04:28	buy track
3.	Major Matt Mason 04:57	buy track
4.	Off the A6 05:32	buy track
5.	Dinky Planet 06:32	buy track
6.	Mais Daze 03:26	buy track
7.	New Math 03:45	buy track
8.	79¢ 05:07	buy track
9.	Dinner Ain't Ready 05:07	buy track
10.	Elves Are Go! 04:10	buy track
11.	AP Alchemy 09:22	buy track
12.	Uncanny, The 03:37	buy track
13.	Isobars 05:26	buy track

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WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING:

“…a powerful slice of jaw-dropping prog…a never-ending parade of powerful meter shifts overflowing with tasty complexity…there’s plenty here to entertain and impress the most discriminating prog listeners.
~ Expose (USA)

“Enlightened musicians offering a modern, captivating, playful performance, in top form...very impressive” ~ Progfile (France)

“Superb instrumental progressive rock that encompasses masterful classic symphonic rock and proficient jazz-rock fusion as well…pure delight” ~ Progressive Rock Central (USA)

“An hour-long feast for the ears” ~Radio MLWZ (Poland)

“Will just blow your minds…amazing from beginning to end!”
~ gagliarchives (USA)

“Very retro, very beautiful, and very quirky” ~ babyblaue (Germany)

credits

released August 14, 2020

Isobar is:
Jim Anderson, bass
Malcolm Smith, guitars
Marc Spooner, keyboards

with Mattias Olsson, drums

Featuring:
Evan Weiss, trumpet (2, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13)
Ben Bohorquez, saxophone (2, 6, 8, 10, 13)
Lonnie Cory, trumpet (4, 5, 7)
Tony Abena, saxophone (4, 5, 7)

Recorded at Dolores Gulch Studios
Mixed by Robert Berry at Soundtek Studios
Mastered by Rainer Gembalcyk, Sienna Digital

Special thanks to Dave Gakle/Suspect Studios, and Johnny Lima

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Isobar San Jose, California

Isobar is a progressive rock band based in San Jose, California. Their music is comprised of all-instrumental, intricately- crafted songs, covering a wide range of musical territory.

Jim Anderson (bass), Malcolm Smith (guitars) and Marc Spooner (keyboards) were members prog band Metaphor. Here they are joined by Mattias Olsson on drums (Änglagård, White Willow, Molesome, and others.). ... more

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discography

Isobar III

Jan 2023
Isobar III [HD 24/48]

Jan 2023
Isobar II

Dec 2021
Isobar

Aug 2020

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