Burning Like The Midnight Sun

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Total Tracks: 11   Total Length: 49:40

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Something more to say...a LOT more.

fxcomet

Bands that have been around awhile tend to either explode due to personality conflicts or just fade away because, well, they don't have anything worthwhile to say anymore. Not so The Choir. Now well past their first decade (okay, approaching the end of their second), The Choir have hung in there while much more sucessful groups of the same era have long been forgotten. Rather than succumb to the "more product" mantra, The Choir have reduced their output to a collection of songs every four or five years now, (much to the chagrin of their smallish but loyal fanbase), but what a collection of songs this is. Newer member guitarist Marc Byrd (see Hammock) gets pushed more to the forefront here and it gives incredible new dimensions to an already incredible band. "Say Goodbye to Neverland" is sufficient reason to download the entire album. Bands like this and albums like this are why Emusic exists.

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They're Back!

jleazott

Like a visit from an old friend, the Choir return with their first new album in 5 years and it's so good to hear from them again. It continues their gradual move into a less-frenzied earlier sound but what remains is smart, polished and beautiful. Easily one of my favorite bands over the past couple decades, I'll admit I'm an easy sell on this one but for good reason, this band is the real deal and they write and play like the seasoned professionals they are. Highly recommended for anyone who has enjoyed their last couple albums or enjoys intelligent, soaring rock.

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