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NewEARS Album Of The Month
"Dominion should not disappoint IQ fans; the level of musicianship is as superlative as ever, the track sequence delivers the familiar but magical juxtaposition of the darkly transcendental and intimately personal, and every note carries a powerful emotional charge. Peter Nicholls has never been in finer voice, and his poetic lyrics explore themes that are both deeply autobiographical and universally meaningful, evoking moods and emotions that perfectly match the intensity of the music. To my ears this album feels a little more straightforward and less - dare I say it? - pretentious than some of its predecessors, which hopefully will attract new listeners into the welcoming fold of the IQ family without alienating diehard fans. This will be my second review this year to include those contentious words "potential Album of the Year material" but in this instance I make absolutely no apologies. Whether or not you are already an IQ devotee, Dominion is an essential and profoundly rewarding album which delivers more satisfaction with each new listen." JL-PR
IQ - Dominion "Throughout the album, IQ delivers everything fans could hope for: Peter Nicholls' emotive vocals, Mike Holmes' textured and expressive guitar work, Neil Durant's lush keyboard soundscapes, and the rock-solid rhythm section of Tim Esau and Paul Cook. The band balances mood and melody, complexity and clarity, with the same finesse that has defined their best work. As always, IQ's strength lies not just in technical prowess, but in their ability to create atmosphere and emotional depth." KC-PR "All said, Dominion is simply classic IQ: delivering a faithful, masterful, and entertaining interpretation of classic melodic progressive as only skilled veterans of the genre can do. Recommended to fans of the band and the genre (and those who need reminding of prog rock's venerable roots)." CH-DMR  Essential Track: "most fans will salivate at the prospect of the 22 minute opening song, "The Unknown Door". And well they might: it's fabulous! A genuine epic, it's a musical treat from start to finish without a single wasted moment. Neville Chamberlain's unnerving war declaration speech is the springboard for several distinct movements that flow organically and deliver a cohesive listening journey. Thrilling instrumental passages, including exquisite guitar and keyboard solos and some awesome drumming, weave between some beautiful vocal-led segments. There are many goosebump moments and in the finest traditions of prog, the listener is taken on a musical odyssey and rewarded with more than one highly satisfying pay-off." SJ-TPR Read the full reviews on Progradar, and The Prog Report. Listen and watch the videos on the band's YouTube Channel. Buy the Album from Amazon or wherever great Prog music is sold. NewEARS Art Rock Series
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