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Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Lost In The New Real (2012) (Limited Edition, 2CD)

Posted By: apocalipsys2014

Date: 3 May 2012 12:13:35

Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Lost In The New Real (2012) (Limited Edition, 2CD)

Here it is: Arjen's first solo album since 1993. Now that Mr. Lucassen has made quite a name for himself in the musical community, there's no way that this could be a "flop" like Pools of Sorrow, Waves of Joy (although I personally loved that album).

And Arjen sure doesn't disappoint. From the moment you hear Voight Kampff (the great Rutger Hauer) as he opens up the album, you know something's not right in this "New Real". His voice is smooth and comforting, yet at the same time very discomforting, very much like Peter Daltrey from his role as Forever. Rutger Hauer plays his part beautifully, and is possibly the best choice possible for said role.

But now to the meat of the album - that is, to say, the album. I've always honestly been a fan of Arjen's voice. It's definitely no Nathan Explosion or, for that matter, Nathan Firecracker, but he works with his voice as well as if it were any other instrument, which is marvelous. The songwriting is top notch, as is the production. Everything flows quite seamlessly together making for a very enjoyable listening experience. This is nothing that we haven't learned to expect from the great Mr. Lucassen.

So now I'm sure some of you are wondering, "arr, captain, whysoever be ye singin' the praises 'til the rum be gone, and yet still be a-givin' it aught but yon perfect rating?" Why, I shall tell you, random pirate inquirer; I feel while as the music is definitely easy for the ears, it's not particularly easy for the brain. Through the entire album there's a definite difficulty in trying to decide whether or not to take the album seriously, but that's something that we were all promised in pre-release; it's serious, yet simultaneously comical. I can dig that, but sometimes I feel it getting a little over the top as he describes this New Real. It makes it hard to be completely absorbed in the dystopia that Arjen explains.

But don't let that deter you! The album is amazing and I would recommend every one to give it a listen, or ten (thousand) as I feel inclined to. Be warned - if you come in expecting Ayreon, you might not get what you expect. But what you end up getting is just as brilliant. Thanks for another great album, Arjen!

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Musicians:

Instruments and vocals by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Narration by Rutger Hauer
Backing vocals: Wilmer Waarbroek
Violin: Ben Mathot
Cello: Maaike Peterse
Flute: Jeroen Boossens
Drums: Ed Warby and Rob Snijders
Hammered Dulcimer and vocals on 'Battle of Evermore': Elvya Dulcimer
Cover Art aod Book illustrations: Claudio Bergamin

Recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Arjen "I'm not a contrai freak!" Lucassen at the Electric Castle.
Creative consultant: Lori Linstruth
All vocals and instruments recorded at the Electric Castle Studio

CD1 - Track List:

01. The New Real [6:24]
02. Pink Beatles In A Purple Zeppelin [3:36]
03. Parental Procreation Permit [5:03]
04. When I'm A Hundred Sixty-Four [2:31]
05. E-Police [4:07]
06. Don't Switch Me Off [4:06]
07. Dr. Slumber's Eternity Home [3:51]
08. Yellowstone Memorial Day [3:31]
09. Where Pigs Fly [3:47]
10. Lost In The New Real [10:19]
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11. CD Rom section : 'Behind The New Real'

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CD2 - Track List:

01. Our Imperfect Race [6:27]
02. Welcome To The Machine (Pink Floyd cover) [4:45]
03. So Is There No God? [4:41]
04. Veteran Of The Psychic Wars (Blue Oyster Cult cover) [4:34]
05. The Social Recluse [3:55]
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07. The Space Hotel 3:49
08. Some Other Time (Alan Parsons Project cover) [3:21]
09. You Have Entered The Reality Zone [3:24]
10. I'm The Slime (Frank Zappa cover) [2:53]
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11. CD Rom section : 'The Artwork'

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