This release was soooooo well worth the wait for me! I think this is the best LS Underground to date! Michael Knott is not only forerunner in the alternative scene, he is about as progressive as they come in terms of new, fresh and original material (remember Struck Last May). This disc finds new blood infused into the band with stellar playing by Josh Lory, Rick McDonough, Matt Biggers, Daniel Sonners, Casey James Prestwood, Jim Chaffin and the return of Brian Doidge… whew! This was a huge effort with many top notch musicians and it shows through and through. Knott has crafted this as another concept album, one that deals with the issue of PTSD and what troops encounter as they return home from the battlefield. The one thing that really struck me about this album was how well the music flows in conjunction with the lyrics. The music here tells a story as well. There are surprising gems here like the remake of “Shaded Pain,” done here acoustically and called “A Shade Of Pain.” This is a must have for any fan of Knott!
For a hard copy: Send money through PayPal to gerardartwork@yahoo.com ($15 in US, $17 out of US shipping included)
For a digital copy – http://lsunderground.bandcamp.com/
[2010 Independent | Purchase: MySpace.com]
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