AMUZEUM – New Beginnings (2020)
Formed in 2018 AMUZEUM is a Southern CA, progressive rock band with an impressive pedigree that goes back more than a decade. The five members have crossed paths many times through the years in LA studios and playing in different bands such as Mars Hollow, Ten Jinn, Gabble Ratchet, and Heliopolis, all of which had various degrees of success.
Their debut “New Beginnings” is mixed by the legendary Billy Sherwood (Yes, Asia) and mastered by Grammy winner Mike Bozzi at Bernie Grundman Mastering.
Although this debut album was written and recorded before the Covid-19 worldwide outbreak, it’s interesting (and somewhat scary) how much of the lyrical content relates to what is happening right now.
Indeed, here’s just a few examples into the lyrics; “Out Of The Confusion, Comes Order – A Union” (track ‘Changing Seasons’), “One World, One Mind, One Life In-Kind, Insanity, Humanity CriesOne Heart, One Soul, One Voice Of Hope, Unity Calling Us Home Calling Us Home” (‘Birthright’), “Always Darkest Before The Dawn, The Promise Of Light Makes You Keep Holding On, There’s A Calm At The End Of The Storm, Where Hope Belongs” (‘Naysayer’), ”Can You Feel It Deep Inside, To Change Your World, A State Of Mind” (‘Carousel’)
Even the album’s title, “New Beginnings” speaks of strength, resilience, and hope for the future – and we will have a new beginning when we come out of this on the other side. Here’s to the healing power of music, and the joy it can bring.
While the foundation of AmuZeum music is based on progressive rock musically linked to mind Billy Sherwood’s solo, Circa, Yes, World Trade, etc, each member brings a unique style, a vast array of influences and skillful songwriting chops.
The album is filled with interwoven melodies, fine harmonies, dynamic rhythms, and insightful moving lyrics all combine to create a solid tapestry of sound.
Good melodious prog rock with an uplifting message released by Melodic Revolution Records.
01 – The Challenge
02 – Changing Seasons
03 – Birthright
04 – Naysayer
05 – Shadow Self
06 – Carousel
Scott Jones – Vocals
Michael Matier – Guitars
Matt Brown – Keyboards & Vocals
Mark Wickliffe – Bass & Vocals
Jerry Beller – Drums & Vocals
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amuzeum.bandcamp.com/album/new-beginnings
