It will be interesting to see which direction Jem takes with this new album.
Depending on the day, I go back and forth on which of the first two was better. The debut was certainly more "progressive rock" in some sense, and had brilliant moments, but EIMA was more song oriented, to the point, and more focused to a degree. I also thought the addition of Dec Burke on the second album gave the album a whole new dimension because of his range. Ok.....I think I just talked myself into EIMA being my favorite. (slightly!)
Subsequently, when he released The Dividing Line, I have to be honest, at the risk of being slammed for not being a fan boy, that song did nothing for me. It was too eclectic and scattered for my taste.
I am hoping Jem takes what was done on the first two and takes it to the next step instead of taking a hard left. I am also looking forward to hearing the result of using some larger studios for some of the recording....that can tend to take things like drums etc to the next level.
Depending on the day, I go back and forth on which of the first two was better. The debut was certainly more "progressive rock" in some sense, and had brilliant moments, but EIMA was more song oriented, to the point, and more focused to a degree. I also thought the addition of Dec Burke on the second album gave the album a whole new dimension because of his range. Ok.....I think I just talked myself into EIMA being my favorite. (slightly!)
Subsequently, when he released The Dividing Line, I have to be honest, at the risk of being slammed for not being a fan boy, that song did nothing for me. It was too eclectic and scattered for my taste.
I am hoping Jem takes what was done on the first two and takes it to the next step instead of taking a hard left. I am also looking forward to hearing the result of using some larger studios for some of the recording....that can tend to take things like drums etc to the next level.