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Psychedelicatessen Review

Threshold - Psychedelicatessen
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Psychedelicatessen

TypeAlbum (Studio full-length)
Released
GenresProgressive Metal
LabelsGiant Electric Pea
Length56:26
Ranked#51 for 1994 , #2,854 all-time
Album rating :  88.6 / 100
Votes :  7  (1 review)
Reviewer :  level 21         Rating :  80 / 100
90년대 Progressive Metal 하면 가장 먼저 생각나는 것은 역시 거장 Dream Theater일 것이다. 아마도 이러한 생각을 가진 것은 나뿐만은 아닐 것이다. Dream Theater의 존재는 아마도 많은 사람들의 뇌리에 박혀있을 것이다. Threshold는 Dream Theater의 방식을 따르지 않고 제 갈길을 가는 것을 택한 밴드 중 하나이다. 이들의 두 번째 앨범인Psychedelicatessen은 데뷔 앨범과 마찬가지로 80년대 고전 프로그레시브 메탈의 방식을 상당부분 수용하고 있다. 물론 80년대가 아닌 90년대에 탄생한 작품인 만큼 좀더 현대적인 느낌이 살아있다. Threshold의 전반적인 작품 세계는 80년대 메탈의 구수함보다는 90년대의 세련된 색채가 훨씬 강하다. 적당히 복잡한 연주 위에 얹혀진 밀도높은 멜로디는 이 밴드가 당시 프로그레시브 메탈의 대세와는 거리가 다소 멀다는 생각을 갖게 해준다. 복잡성이라는 카테고리만 따져본다면 이 앨범도 프로그레시브 메탈의 카테고리안에 거뜬히 넣을 수 있을 지 모른다. 그렇지만 Threshold는 Dream Theater와의 사이에는 건널 수 없는 강이 흐르고 있다. 이들은 결코 테크니컬한 연주를 선보이고 있지는 않다. 보통의 헤비 메탈 밴드들에 비해 테크니컬한 연주를 하기는 하지만, 그것은 Fates Warning 같은 선구 밴드가 했던 정도의 수준에 머물러 있을 뿐이다. 1년전에 발표한 데뷔 앨범도 그랬었지만, 후속작인 Psychedelicatessen 역시 그 부분에서는 별다른 차이가 없다시피 하다.
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Track listing (Songs)

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1.Sunseeker8:16905
2.A Tension Of Souls7:11885
3.Into The Light10:02905
4.Will To Give5:0187.54
5.Under The Sun3:0688.84
6.Babylon Rising4:3283.84
7.He Is I Am5:53904
8.Innocent4:38915
9.Devoted7:44905

Line-up (members)

  • Glynn Morgan : Vocals
  • Karl Groom : Guitars
  • Nick Midson : Guitars
  • Jon Jeary : Bass
  • Nick Harradence : Drums
  • Richard West : Keyboards
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Dead Reckoning
level 1 elg666   90/100
Dec 22, 2009       Likes :  3
threshold are probably the best uk progressive rock band, with all the press coverage for dream theater over the last couple of years im suprised no uk rock magazine hasn't championed threshold. dead reckoning is one of the best pro metal albums i've ever heard slipstream is a classic commercial track, if anyone out there likes dream theater do yourselves a favour and get a cop... Read More
Dividing Lines
level 21 Megametal   95/100
Jan 8, 2023       Likes :  2
Threshold od svojho založenia a vzniku v roku 1988 prešli mnohými personálnymi zmenami, pričom od úplného začiatku kapely ostáva v kapele len jedna osoba a to: Karl Groom. Jeho gitary počujeme na všetkých albumových, živých ako aj demo nahrávkach kapely. Ďalším, dalo by sa povedať stálym členom je klávesový hráč Richard West, ktorý mimo demonahrávok ... Read More
Hypothetical
level 9 rockerman   100/100
Mar 25, 2021       Likes :  2
My most played album #768. Threshold - Hypothetical. Released on 20 March 2001. Rising fast on my most played list. My all time favorite band you never heard, despite my constant posting about them. They sounded like Dream Theater before Dream Theater. Double lead guitar gives them the most amazing guitar sound, clean amazing vocals and Lyrics that matter! My top Threshold albu... Read More
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level 21 구르는 돌   80/100
Jul 28, 2014       Likes :  2
90년대 Progressive Metal 하면 가장 먼저 생각나는 것은 역시 거장 Dream Theater일 것이다. 아마도 이러한 생각을 가진 것은 나뿐만은 아닐 것이다. Dream Theater의 존재는 아마도 많은 사람들의 뇌리에 박혀있을 것이다. Threshold는 Dream Theater의 방식을 따르지 않고 제 갈길을 가는 것을 택한 밴드 중 하...
Legends of the Shires
level 9 rockerman   100/100
Mar 25, 2021       Likes :  1
My most played album #396. Threshold - Legends of the Shires. 2017 The eleventh studio album from this amazing band was released in 2017. This is a concept album about "a nation trying to find itself" according to lyricist Steve Anderson. This album is rising fast up my most played list with 23 plays in 27 months. The guitar tone is amazing, the lyrics really hit home with the ... Read More
For the Journey
level 9 rockerman   100/100
Mar 25, 2021       Likes :  1
My most played album #300. Threshold - For The Journey. 2014 Another amazing album from this band my 9th album of the day from the band. This one a favorite and fast moving up my most played list 21 plays in 24 months. Amazing guitar tones, Great lyrics, Vocals guitar riffs that really rock. Progressive rock a bit like Dream Theater. I love the sound on the leads. I only just r... Read More
Wounded Land
level 9 rockerman   100/100
Feb 20, 2021       Likes :  1
My most played album #2 My second most played! Wounded Land from the band Threshold! An amazing concept album about saving the planet from 1993. I was in Yellowstone driving around the top of the volcano listening to this and tears came to my eyes, They were singing about mankind destroying the earth while I was looking at such amazing beauty, it really moved me! I was so happy... Read More
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