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CEREBUS EFFECT ~ RETURNING TO THE BEGINNING NOT ON LABEL ~ USA ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2001 - 2002 Released: 2007 This is a reissue of the first two albums (EPs) by US Prog / Fusion band Cerebus EffectFind albums by this artist: "Live At OrionFind albums with this title" and "Dark MatterFind albums with this title". The band, led by guitarist / keyboardist Joseph WalkerFind albums by this artist, includes also bassists Louis ShermanFind albums by this artist (on the first album) and Mike GalwayFind albums by this artist (on the second album) and drummer Patrick GaffneyFind albums by this artist (see also Chaos CodeFind albums by this artist). They play a highly dynamic mixture of Fusion, Avant-Garde improvisations and industrial sound, creating a completely unique musical experience, comparable perhaps to Djam KaretFind albums by this artist but not derivative. This is definitely worth getting into by fans of unusual and adventurous music. Highly recommended!

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CHAOS CODE ~ A TAPESTRY OF AFTERTHOUGHTS NOT ON LABEL ~ USA ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1999 Released: 1999 This is the 1st album by the excellent US Prog group Chaos CodeFind albums by this artist, which on this album consists of guitarist Cliff PhelpsFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Marty SalettaFind albums by this artist, bassist Philip RousFind albums by this artist and drummer Daniel SquillaroFind albums by this artist. They play an incredible "retro" Prog, which sounds as if it was recorded at the peak of the genre in mid-1970s. Superb instrumental work by all the participants and excellent compositions make this a little-known gem of rare quality. The use of flute and brass add additional layers of sound to the overall effect. Those few familiar with the album often suggest that the band displays somewhat Scandinavian feel, like AnglagardFind albums by this artist, but regardless of what this music reminds the listener, it is simply gorgeous. This is definitely one of the nicest Prog albums recorded at the close of last Century. A must to any serious Prog fan!

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CHAOS CODE ~ PROPAGANDA NOT ON LABEL (Barcode: 613285931022) ~ USA ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2004 - 2005 Released: 2005 This is the 3rd album by the excellent US Prog group Chaos CodeFind albums by this artist, which on this album consists of guitarist Cliff PhelpsFind albums by this artist, saxophonist Barry CaudillFind albums by this artist, bassist Gary CurtisFind albums by this artist and drummer Patrick GaffneyFind albums by this artist (see Cerebus EffectFind albums by this artist). They retain the same sound and musical direction of the two superb preceding albums with emphasis on even more complex instrumental parts. They play an incredible "retro" Prog, which sounds as if it was recorded at the peak of the genre in mid-1970s. Superb instrumental work by all the participants and excellent compositions make this a little-known gem of rare quality. The use of flute and brass add additional layers of sound to the overall effect. Those few familiar with the album often suggest that the band displays somewhat Scandinavian feel, like AnglagardFind albums by this artist, but regardless of what this music reminds the listener, it is simply gorgeous. A must to any serious Prog fan!

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CHAOS CODE ~ THE TRAGEDY OF LEAPS AND BOUNDS NOT ON LABEL ~ USA ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2001 - 2002 Released: 2002 This is the 2nd album by the excellent US Prog group Chaos CodeFind albums by this artist, which on this album consists of guitarist Cliff PhelpsFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Ton LanganFind albums by this artist, bassist Gary CurtisFind albums by this artist and drummer Patrick GaffneyFind albums by this artist (see Cerebus EffectFind albums by this artist). In spite of the almost completely new lineup, they retain the same sound and musical direction of the superb debut album, with more instrumental parts this time. They play an incredible "retro" Prog, which sounds as if it was recorded at the peak of the genre in mid-1970s. Superb instrumental work by all the participants and excellent compositions make this a little-known gem of rare quality. The use of flute and brass add additional layers of sound to the overall effect. Those few familiar with the album often suggest that the band displays somewhat Scandinavian feel, like AnglagardFind albums by this artist, but regardless of what this music reminds the listener, it is simply gorgeous. A must to any serious Prog fan!

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