Artension
Machine
The Story
Artension's 2000 Shrapnel Records release, "Machine", marks the group's return to the heavy progressive sound of "Phoenix Rising" and once again showcases the musical virtuosity of founders Vitalij Kuprij (keyboards), Roger Staffelbach (guitar) and John West (vocals). Intense neo-classical ensemble sections and solo trade-offs augment some of the best progressive metal song writing in the genre. The guitar work is cutting edge, cleanly articulated and adds a perfect counterpoint to the incredible keyboard solos that Kuprij is known for. Superb songs, not just shred or chops, will set Artension's "Machine" apart from other heavily progressive CDs.
The Music
| 05:24 | Machine | Vocal |
| 05:54 | The Way | Vocal |
| 05:00 | Madness Calling | Vocal |
| 05:16 | Mother Earth | Vocal |
| 05:07 | Wings Of War | Vocal |
| 04:53 | Evolution In Reverse | Vocal |
| 06:10 | Time Goes Slowly By | Vocal |
| 04:55 | The Loser Never Wins | Vocal |
| 06:20 | I See Through Your Eyes | Vocal |
The Artists
| Roger Staffelbach | Guitar |
| Vitalij Kuprij | Keyboards, Production, Arrangements |
| John West | Vocals |
| Shane Gaalaas | Drums |
| John Onder | Bass |
| Mike Varney | Production |
| Mark Rennick | Basic Track Engineering |
| Joe Marquez | Basic Track Engineering |
| Gene Cornelius | Engineering Assistance |
| James Murphy | Guit. and Keyboard Overdub Engineering, Mixing Assistance |
| Lonnie Park | Vocal Engineering |
| Ralph Patlan | Mixing |
| Christopher Ash | Mastering |
| Dave Stephens | Graphic Design |
| Steve Jennings | Photography |
| Dana Merkur | Photography |
| Basic tracks recorded at Prairie Sun Studios, Cotati, CA.
Guitar and keyboard overdubs recorded at Sound Temple Studio, Oakland, CA. Vocals recorded at Ultimate Studio, NY. Mixed at Prairie Sun Studios, Cotati, CA. Mastered at Spark, Emeryville, CA. |
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