Land of Chocolate
Unikorn on the Cob
© 2001 Land of Chocolate (656613101025)
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Land of Chocolate is twisted, eclectic, quirky musical fun - thinking person's music for the individual who wants their music with a little extra flavor... in other words, MUSIC TO MAKE YOUR MOUTH WATER...
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Land of Chocolate is a melodic progressive rock band that was formed out of the breakup of the universally acclaimed jazz/fusion/avant rock band Finneus Gauge, who were not only selected as 'One of the 10 Best in the Current Progressive Underground' in the January 1999 issue of Guitar World, but also had its debut album 'More Once More' chosen as one of the 'Top Five Albums of 1997' (Keyboard Magazine).
Land of Chocolate continues to push the boundaries of today's music by incorporating elements of jazz, rock, fusion, and funk into a musical smorgasbord of keyboard, guitar, bass, and drums. Add on delectable melodies, fun-filled yet thought-provoking lyrics, and soaring multi-part vocal harmonies, and you'll see why it's easy to get caught up in the Chocolate fix.
Taking on the dual role of keyboardist and lead vocalist, Jonn Buzby (ex-Finneus Gauge) is joined in Land of Chocolate by John Covach (guitars, backing vocals), Gerald Wilson (bass, backing vocals) and Wes Hare (drums). Together, the four musicians bring an impressive array of recording and performance credentials to the table, along with a built-in fanbase that has been well established through each individual's prior and current projects.
Unikorn on the Cob, Land of Chocolate's debut release, presents the bands' wares in stunning fashion. LOC has recorded a stellar debut, with over 60 minutes of complex and innovative music that leaves the listener wanting more.
Soundclips and other info is all available through the official Land of Chocolate website, so please go check it out for yourselves!!
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Love it!!!!!!!!
author: John SkaleckiAwesome Prog. Just love it. Why don't cd's like this one become popular in the mainstream and make loads of cash? Because the music is way too complex for the average listener. The above average listener will appreciate this way above average music. It doesn't remind me of anything. Its totally unique. Thank god!!!! LOC completely Rocks!!!!
- author: LasseM
Gentle Giant goes funky
great stuff, very unique
author: mollythis was a great album. i love both their albums, but this was fantastic for a debut. i have a soft spot for progressive and i think LOC did a great job with this. definitley worth listening to. intelligent too, complex and interesting. elaborate songs, never short and simple. listening to it is good if you appreciate music with thought put into it. i look forward to their next release!
Music the way it SHOULD be!
author: Samuel BarkerThe radio single has killed good music. Does anyone remember when bands wrote no song under 5 minutes? Does convenient packaging have to apply to art now? These are questions that the people in Land Of Chocolate haven't thought about. With only three songs under five minutes, these guys lay down a groundwork for a song and proceed to go through all the essential steps of making a captivating song. There are no abrupt ends, just songs that flow smoothly and pull you in. The album opens with Musical Findings. This songs is something we can all relate to, using songs as a way to capture memories. How many times do you hear a song and remember an exact moment in time? Combine these thoughts with some music in the strain of Mr. Bungle and you are given a captivating piece of music. The music on this album has many sounds to it, but the meshing of jazz-based bass lines, heavy riffs, and melodic vocals gives it a twist only found in a band like Mr. Bungle. The music is hectic, but well thought out. It's a controlled chaos few bands can pull off. Double Standard Booth was the track that really pulled me into the mix. The sound is always moving and the vocals shine on the track. We Love You Lots is in the same mood. It's always changing and adds so many moods and feelings into one song. In a time when most bands wouldn't dare to add multiple moods into one songs, Land Of Chocolate creates an emotional landscape in their songs that will certainly intrigue listeners and give them a treat. This is something definitely worth checking out.
kick ass!
author: Progressive WorldLand Of Chocolate is yet another off-shoot from the talented guys of Echolyn. This time it's Jonn Buzby (brother of Christopher Buzby?), along with Brett Kull producing. In any case, Land of Chocolate definitely sounds Echolyn-ish, the music being quirky and complex, with a strong concentration on vocal harmonies. But the songs themselves move in different directions than what might be typical of Echolyn compositions, meaning that you get to have your cake and eat it, too: great rockin' prog in the tradition of Echolyn, but with a new sound. How can you beat that? Most of the music either drives hard, such as the tracks "Musical Findings" and "Upping the Ante," or takes on a funky edge, as in the tracks "Waiting for the Go" and "Double Standard Booth." Bits of jazz flavoring pop in and out of the tracks, too. As you may have guessed, there's a lot going on here, plenty to keep prog-heads coming back for multiple spins, with new discoveries always around the corner. Still, although several of the tracks are in the seven- to eight-minute range, no epics make an appearance -- which just goes to show that you don't need to compose huge suites to write successful prog. Along with the trickier songs, there are a couple of gentler tracks, like the melodious "Walk Fast," which, despite the prog heritage, would satisfy listeners with more mainstream tastes. There's also the dreamy "Broken Record," which features spacey guitars and Beatles-esque choruses. Then, to break any lull in the proceedings, the eerie and lyrically disturbing "Making Friends" -- which could easily find a home on the next Residents album -- rockets off in a completely new direction. A cool instrumental, the title track "Unicorn on the Kob" (yes, I know that the song title is spelled differently from the album title; that's not a mistake on my part) even makes an appearance. In any case, when all is said and done, how can you not like an album on which a voice suddenly and proudly proclaims "I don't want to sound like a queer or nothin', but I think unicorns are kick ass!"
Top quality stuff!
author: Acid Attack MusicWhen I first played this I went, oh no not another prog rock album. But I listen to everything several times before I review it and this one grew and grew in my estimation. So, yes, it is a prog-rock album but it has a sense of humour, it has nice Zappa-esque touches,a slight jazz influence, a hint of Adrian Belew, that makes it stand out. It also has good genes, former members of Finneus Gauge and Echolyn are involved, though the music of those two bands isn't known to me the label that they came out on in the UK, Cyclops, is and, though I'm sure they know about the band, I passed the name along. For this deserves to find a wider world audience. It just has 'quality', a certain something that nags at you. Lyrically it sounds strong, not apparently mired in a disasterous concept that hamstrings so much stuff in this field, just good individual songs, (joy, the lyrics are included The joy of reviewing is finding the real good stuff out there that no one has heard of and this is one of those. I've been recommending them all over the place and I recommend them to all the prog-rock fans that read our reviews. You might have to go through the website (clear and well-organised), to initially get copies, (and also hear examples and make up your own mind), but it'll be worth the trip.