After independently releasing its full length self-titled debut in 1995, Pursuit returns nearly ten years later with the all out progressive metal assault of its very fine 2004 sophomore effort Quest.  Taking a very technical and complex approach to its art, Pursuit is certain to appeal to fans of Dream Theater, Threshold, Symphony X, Revelation Project, Theocracy and a host of others.  The band, at the same time, must be given credit for its penchant to compose epic length numbers with extensive instrumental passages in which it exhibits the abundant strength of its musicianship.  Along that line, guitarist Dan Wolfe is a very fine musician whose fluid and sharp sounding lead guitar work comes across reminiscent to that of John Berry (Jacobs Dream) or Pete Johnson (Stairway).  The technical drumming of John Sebring combines with the steady bass lines of Dan Wolfe to form a tight sounding rhythm section. Andrew Zuchlke brings a strong classic tenor lead vocal style that brings to mind Dale Anthony (Zaxas), Don ZuZan (All Too Human), Michael Sweet (Stryper) or even Ronnie James Dio. CLICK ON LINK ABOVE TO READ REST OF REVIEW
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