Bolus - Delayed Reaction


BOLUS
Delayed Reaction
(Bolus Music Group 884502881691)

Bolus, what's in the name*, are a Canadian band from the surroundings of Toronto. Delayed Reaction is their second album on which Nick Karch (vocals, guitar, bass and keyboards) and Mat Keselman (drums, percussion, vocals and flute) are influenced on the second half of the seventies Genesis, Rush and Yes. Although it isn't strange to hear some influences of Dream Theater and Spock's Beard now and then. Such a references makes curious and I can tell you the listener won't be disappointed.

From the first song Those Who Saved Us it is clear that Bolus put a lot of work in their compositions. Strong songs with a start and an end, with fluid and natural lines. The keyboards, mostly piano, hammond and mellotron are mainly used for support and in some songs are behind in the mix. THe guitar parts are very strong. From the acoustic Genesis sound in Outside, including flute parts, and the Steve Hackett alike solo in Push To Exit, to the Alex Lifeson alike solo in White Window and the Metallica sound of Instructions, where the vocals of Nick Karch sounds in between Peter Nicholls and Stuart Nicholson.

Seventy minutes of Delayed Reaction isn't a long sit. Bolus keeps the attention of the listener, from acoustic to metal it does not bore for a moment, the variation of the material makes it even stronger and turn Delayed Reaction into a very strong record. Until now one of the best albums of 2011 which I have given a listen.

Tracks:

Those Who Saved Us
Outside
Instructions
Postman
Push To Exit
White Window
He And I Alike
Doorstep Thoughts
Drawing A House In Perspective
- Home Is Where The Heart Is
- Paranoia Safehouse
- Steps Under Shelter

* In Dutch a bolus is a turd

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