Fearless

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That said, the biggest strength to the song is the multitude of wonderful melodies that pull me in, sometimes lurking around a hidden corner, or bold as brass, culminating in a stunning, aching lead just prior to the 15-minute mark, which then acts as the gateway to arguably my favourite passage of the song, the quiet introspective pause, followed by something much more upbeat, urgent, and addictive. smack in the middle of classic Rush or strays closer to Spell with some temporary deviations that sound like neither.

Producer David Bottrill, whose discography includes Tool, Muse, Rush ends up makinh them sound very much like the latter. I" (7:49) I like the chance for Kevin to to showcase his bass and guitar skills on this one, otherwise, I'm not sure how this song serves to "set up" the context of who Fearless is and what s/he stands for. Recorded at Universal’s studio in Toronto with producer David Bottrill (Rush, Muse, Tool, Mastodon) Fearless came together over a six-month period, in short, intense bursts between tours.The riffs within the catchy chorus have a proper edge to them, accenting the quieter, brooding verses where keys create the bulk of the musical backdrop. I heard about this band when they were opening for my Quebec Kiss show - just listened once and immediately bought the record.

Also, they've done quite a remarkable job of stringing them together rather seamlessly while somehow making each and every theme interesting and enjoyable. Rather than clobber its audience with complexity, Fearless creates a world you want to spend time in.The bass work as the song develops is superb, throbbing with intensity, whilst the delicate guitar touches accent the brighter, bolder chords delightfully, bathing the complex track with an immediacy and warmth that is often out of reach for lesser acts.

The opening piano notes hint at something slightly different, a hint that is fully realised as the track develops. Such is their skill, however, that Bowles and Comeau manage to beguile me in an equally strong way, and I’m drawn utterly into the slower, more introspective soundscape that they create, especially as the intensity builds throughout to deliver a rousing, spinetingling finale to the album. This dynamic duo has really shown us that they don’t need to be “accessible” or “radio friendly”; rather they strive to create enlightening and entertaining music that reaches audience not only through their music, but also their mission. Virtuoso and engaging Canadian duo – guitarist/bassist/keys player Kevin Comeau and singer/drummer Cody Bowles - fuse pomp, pop and rock on brilliant 2nd LP. From the great northern country of Canada, the progressive rock band Crown Lands is here to share not only their new album, “Fearless”, but to communicate the history of Indigenous land being stolen from the First Nations during the process of colonization.

The vibe of the 70s is strong within ‘Dreamer Of The Dawn’, a track that rips along at a lovely pace, led by the drumming of Bowles, accompanied by waves of synths, spritely guitar playing, and a killer chorus that gets immediately lodged in your head. Following the 18 minute album opening masterpiece is, “Dreamer of the Dawn”, a 4 minute rock song that has the blood of Rush darting through its veins. Practice and emulation pays off for self-described Rush worshippers Kevin Comeau and Cody Bowles with this, the closest I've ever heard to capturing the purity and distinctiveness of Rush's great 2112.

Every drum hit, every chord, every tinkling keyboard note, and every bass string pluck can be heard and enjoyed. It follows the story of the main character, Fearless, who sees his planet being colonized and destroyed by the interstellar syndicate by harnessing the power of the sun to destroy his planet for profit and greed. With all the garbage out there it's refreshing to hear some great music again, said the 73 year old rocker.II,” an 18 minute space opera that tells the tale as old as time – the battle between good and evil. Thank goodness I’m not a betting man, though, because here I am with ‘Fearless’, the sophomore album from Crown Lands and I’m absolutely loving it. II," readily conjures the sound and scope of Rush's 2112, the album is clearly the product of 2023, its fantastical, character-driven plotline functioning as a parable for real-world discussions about capitalism, colonization, and Indigenous struggle.