HOUSE OF NOT: Off the Path: Part I of The Walkabout

House of Not

Off the Path: Part I of The Walkabout

© 2003 FreakStreet Productions Inc. (625989393723)

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Psychedelic and trippy, this album is part I of a rock odyssey entitled "The Walkabout." It features musical styles ranging from classic rock to spacious acoustic arrangements combined with rich vocals and captivating lyrics.

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Artist biography: Brian Erikson, Lou Roppoli and Ken O'Gorman have teamed up to present a 21st century counterculture rock opus. These experienced musicians offer a classic/alternative rock sound. Roppoli and O'Gorman have put their mark on the album with solid riffs and bluesy, improv guitar solos. Erikson sets the foundation for this trio with expert songwriting, rich vocals, captivating lyrics and spacious acoustic arrangements. Numerous guest musicians contribute to the album's 'trippy and psychedelic' sound.

Reviews:
"... the grandiosity of style (and some stunning vocal similarities) makes for some serious Pink Floyd moments, but this could also be the long lost album Peter Murphy did ... trippy, psychedelic ... a delightfully prog rock essence to it all... in amongst it all are some incredible compositions, putting this trio in a class of musicians not shared by many." C. Wolanski, Exclaim! Magazine, Toronto. March 2004.
" ... though you can't escape the resemblance to a Zeppelin-influenced Tea Party fronted by Roger Waters, fans of any of these bands won't be able to escape the lure of this slickly produced hard rock opus..." B. Tulloch, Stylus Magazine, Winnipeg. February 2004.
"... If you blended the musical stylings of Pink Floyd, the Middle Eastern/Classic rock of The Tea Party, and the vocals of Robbie Robertson, you'd end up with something new, exciting and with substance. Enter House of Not. ... the first album is characterized by solid riffs, tasteful vocals and expert songwriting ... the vocals are rich and the guitarist screams talent." D. Curto, The Gazette, London. November, 2003.

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  • You will have an incredible surprise that certainly you will never forget.
    author: rogressive Rock & Progressive Metal - E- Zine

    House Of Not successfully achieves an melodic sound by creating instrumental Progressive Rock Music that incorporates classical guitar, synth-line, bass, drums and harmonic vocals, where this simple combination results in songs that flow out in a special emotion and, also include a shining energy. The music is centered around thousands of different guitars solos, sometimes heavy, sometimes melodic, perfectly balanced with the drums, bass and keyboards, where all the musicians are deeply committed with the musical concept, creating a wonderful music and a true Prog Rock style. Each composition takes the listener on a different musical journey, full of mysteries and fantastic adventures. Their songs naturally, show certain similarities and influences from some famous bands as "Pink Floyd", "Barclay James Harvest" and "Moody Blues". For now, we will be waiting for the next parts. You can bet, listening the House Of Not music, you will have an incredible surprise that certainly you will never forget. Brilliant, fantastic and indispensable work, highly recommendable...

  • " ... expertly framed by imaginative lyrics and ethereal orchestration, promisin
    author: Indie-Music

    " ... Nexter's questions begin with "Mainstream", an enticing invitation to an exploration through rock music ... by the time you reach "Sad Silk", the lyrics have won you over, and you are completely enthralled by Nexter's quest and Erikson's fearless examination of mainstream society and its effects on the human condition ... rest up, Nexter, the next leg of the trip can't come soon enough."

  • " ... you feel sweat dripping out of the loudspeakers..."
    author: BabyBlaue (German E-zine)

    " ... unusual vocals of Erikson ... lie somewhere between Nick Cave, David Bowie and Joe Cocker ... exquisitely good production ... they really rock 'their ***** off', you feel sweat dripping out of the loudspeakers ... every instrument is where it belongs ... a hot tip for the everlasting fanatics of Waters/Gilmour & Co. Well done!"

  • " ... a rock n'roll orgy that definitely deserves to be noticed..."
    author: Ragazzi Music (German E-zine)

    " ... wicked ideas created by inspired musicians ... in-between progressive and melodic rock ... parallels to the Dire Straits in their best phase ... otherwise, the work is pretty unique and incomparable ... a rock n'roll orgy that definitely deserves to be noticed ... Part 2 must not take too long to be released!"

  • ... an ambitious head-trip of a record ... mainly classic rock a la Moodys/Floyd
    author: Music Connection

    A Canadian band, spearheaded by Brian Erikson, offers an ambitious head-trip of a record, a 'serial rock odyssey' called The Walkabout of A. Nexter Niode. A variety of styles are employed on this handsomely packaged CD, including old-tyme saloon piano (Ol'Phat Fok), but mainly samplings of classic rock a la Moodys/Floyd ("Mainstream") and Jethro Tull ("FreakStreet"). The scope of this artistic vision can be seen and heard at the band's flash-y site.

  • ... very close to Pink Floyd's "Wall/Final Cut" period ...highly recommended.
    author: Marc, ProGGnosis

    ... Off the Path is very close to Pink Floyd's "Wall/Final Cut" period. Brian Erikson's singing is dead on Waters's, Roppoli's guitar style and sound is similar to Gilmour's and the story presented is just as ambitious and "psychedelic" as The Wall. Off the Path is a very well performed, produced and written album. ... at times they rock much more than their mentors ... Off the Path comes highly recommended.

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