The Phantom Tollbooth
Music and more from a Christian perspective
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Since 1996
This is a pretty unique brand, and well played, but I wonder how much rock is lost by the Gregorian approach.
Polydactyl is a strong showcase of Ed Bernard’s mature musicianship, caliber of songwriting, and clear musical vision.
The electric guitar as the centerpiece of a classical album... this guitar slinger heroically tackles the classics plugged in and at full gallop!
Folklore has energy, melody, nuance, and character, and it’s certainly a candidate for best album of 2016.
Wassail is a solid EP, foreshadowing Big Big Train’s forthcoming material. This is just another bite-sized portion of the band’s stylistic craft, enough to keep fellow “passengers” whistling for a while longer as we wait for the Train to once again depart the station.
Southern soul is some funny stuff.
Bishop Reilly is a mature offering from a pair of musicians with a lot of experience behind them. Their music is a conjunction of folk, blues, and rock: a vehicle for stories that connect to the human heart.
I find it enriching to listen to music that communicates from a cultural context different than my own.
Treva Blomquist adapts ancient verse to make them sound like folk anthems.
Josh Lory (Western Grace, LS Underground) and Matt Biggers offer up a blend of late 60's psychedelic/garage rock produced by Masaki Liu. 'Nuff said.
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