Chronometree - Remastered

Product Description

This is the album which put Glass Hammer on the prog-rock map in a big way. 2000s Chronometree is back now with a remastered disc, bonus track and full insert with story and lyrics. Chronometree tells part one of the story of Tom; time traveler and prog-rocks ultimate fan. Featuring the first appearance of Susie Bogdanowicz in the GH lineup and stellar performances by guitarist Arjen Lucassen. This remastered version includes a bonus track which was recorded live in 2015. In 2018, Glass Hammer released a follow up album with part two of Tom's story called, Chronomonaut. Chronometree is a must for any fan of prog and is one of the most popular prog rock albums of the last twenty years.

Review

The musical geniuses behind GLASS HAMMER have once again produced an absolutely fabulous concept album. This album is a melting pot of everything that is related to progressive rock: Hammond organ, Mellotron, Mini-Moog, extended instrumental passages, a brilliant concept story and top quality songs. The lyrics tell the story about a young man who listens to his collection of progressive rock concept albums. When listening to the albums he begins to hear alien voices between and within the songs, telling him to build a space machine in order to plan for a future alien arrival. The musicians are very talented, and Fred Schendel is without doubt one of the finest keyboard players around today in the progressive genre. Arjen Lucassen of AYREON is doing a guest appearance on this album playing additional lead guitars. The music is firmly rooted in the 70s progressive rock. Musical reminiscences that springs to mind are EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER, The FLOWER KINGS, GENESIS, NATHAN MAHL, PINK FLOYD, SPOCKS BEARD, TRANSATLANTIC and YES. The track Revelation is a future all-time progressive classic. What we have here is one of the best progressive albums of the year, and it probably will stand the test of time and become a future classic. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...! --progarchives.com

Exceptional. Forget the whole concept thing, it's not important. What is important is the incredible musicality. Various snipets of prog masterpieces are reborn, especially the keyboard mastery of Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman. You will find quotes from both musicians throughout this keyboard dominated recording. --progarchives.com

Oh My God! I LOVE IT! --Jon Yarger - The Progressive Rock Radio Network