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| Man On Fire - The Undefined Design |
 Released: 2003 Label: Progrock Records Cat. No.: Total Time: | |
Reviewed by: Davide Guidone, August 2003 The Undefined Design is the second release by this US duo, that introduces us to Jeff Hodges on vocals and keyboards, and Eric Sands on basses and guitars. These two guys are helped by three drummers, who share the work, and by David Ragsdale on violin The review of this record isn’t very complicated: the music is prog oriented towards more modern sounds and it’s a rocker, too. It can be noted that there are some influences of Rush, but I haven’t noticed any other particular influence. Previously I spoke much of their modern sound; this is true also because there is much use of samples and programming in the catchier pieces. In the more melodic ones, Ragsdale’s almost magic violin appears, and he does a very good job. But the particularity that has been impressed in my mind is the fretless bass used by Eric Sands, the true highlight of the disc. Instead, I don’t like Hodges’ voice, too monotonous, unable to change the tone along the whole length of the album. The production is good, even if The Undefined Design isn’t a successful record in all its parts. Rating: 3/5 [See also Marcel's review -ed.] More about The Undefined Design: Track Listing: Awake (i) Prayer In The Moonlight (5:21) / (ii)Bitter Tears Burning (3:40) / (iii) Ascension (2:10) / Seven Thunders Wide (4:07) / Where Is The Light? (4:57) / Entertaining Angels (3:41) / Great Divide (5:07) / Insides Of The Circle (4:36) / Clouds In The Sun (5:19) / Wasted Time (5:52) / Two Views (4:25) / Just Out Of Reach (5:56) Musicians: Contact: Website: www.manonfireband.com Discography
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