A Little Nonsense: Now and Then

Echolyn: pure American Prog, but not the best prog

     

Echolyn falls squarly into the next-gen prog camp, and is very accessible, considering the sometimes difficult accessibility found elsewhere in the world of progressive rock. To say it's accessible is not a bad thing. Echolyn features some fine musicianship, just don't look for a hard edge as can be found elsewhere within prog. This particular CD collection, an oversized cardboard "box" set, features three discs, including the most important works composed in the 1990's, including some selections from their earliest days. There are some real gems to found here, including Carpe Diem, 100 Diversions, Another Day, The Currents of Me, As The World 2000, and others, including some live material with excellent sound quality. I always found that this type of package is the best way to get the fullest cross-section of a particular band, and this three disc set delivers. There is a full three hours plus of music here, and well worth the compact price. I can't say it's a "must have" for the progressive music collector, but if you are the type to focus only on American style progressive rock from the 1990's, A Little Nonsense Now And Then is a must.