Fearless

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The halfway mark of the song is an arpeggiated synth riff in the 11/8 time signature, that has the likes of Brad Fiedel’s score to 1984’s sci-fi/horror classic, The Terminator.

On their 2020 self-titled debut album, Crown Lands resembled a raw blues-rock power duo harbouring latent prog- ock affinities, vacillating between dirty boogie grinds and pastoral reveries. At the 2:30 mark, Kevin comes in with a screaming guitar solo, with beautiful harmonized parts that make you think of Brian May’s extremely catchy and cohesive melody lines that are undoubtedly singable. 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.Rather than clobber its audience with complexity, Fearless creates a world you want to spend time in. And the lyrics, 'If life is a wheel / Please, let it spin,' has that Neil Peart enthusiasm and optimism for life.

There are undoubtedly others who will be able to describe the technicality in more detailed fashion, and others who may hear more obvious reference points here and there given their greater knowledge with this kind of music.II" (18:00) Rush 2112, sprinkled with a little Triumph, Thin Lizzy, Nazareth, Ozzie, and even Carlos Nakai.

It may not be my usual ‘thing’, but good music is good music, and ‘Fearless’ contains some sensational progressive rock music that is impossible to ignore. But there's a storytelling format within the multi-part suite that just really captures our imagination. The Shadow" (3:44) a song that effortlessly conjures up ancient masters of the classic Hard Rock/Heavy Metal genre including KISS, TRIUMPH, DEF LEPPARD, and, of course, THE SCORPIONS' "Rock You Like a Hurricane.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. The music is technical and complex but delivered with precision and a flamboyance that’s impressive. Citadel" (5:52) plaintive piano play opens this song--reminding me of the genius that was Freddie Mercury when Cody enters to sing. Every drum hit, every chord, every tinkling keyboard note, and every bass string pluck can be heard and enjoyed.

There are a number of standout rockers including “Right Way Back” and the Rush-inspired “Context:Fearless Pt. 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. II,” an 18 minute space opera that tells the tale as old as time – the battle between good and evil. The Shadow finally sees the band keeping distance from Rush (mostly) and resembling the Spell/Skullfist sound.

Producer David Bottrill, whose discography includes Tool, Muse, Rush ends up makinh them sound very much like the latter. With such a powerful and all-encompassing opening composition, the concern is that maybe the remainder of the album will pale into insignificance. smack in the middle of classic Rush or strays closer to Spell with some temporary deviations that sound like neither. The opening piano notes hint at something slightly different, a hint that is fully realised as the track develops.