Prog vs Prog: Space Nelson's "Don't Panic" & Eyestrings "Consumption"

For those of you out there who might be prog-curious but you're not sure where to get your ears wet, you're in luck. We've put together a side by side comparison of two 2005 releases that haven't received their fair due. If you're serious about expanding your musical horizons beyond the latest fad and into more adventurous territory, we suggest you check out Space Nelson's "Don't Panic" and Eyestrings "Consumption", two impressive releases from two progressive, yet distinctly unique Michigan bands.


Band Name: Space Nelson Source: Inspired by guitarist John Piasentin's "spacey" paperboy	Band Name: Eyestrings Source: Taken from a line in William Shakespeare's "Cymbeline"
Band Members: John Piasentin (Guitar/Vocals), Pete Hopersberger (keys/vocals), Gary Lock (bass guitar), Eric Fischer (drums)	Band Members: Ryan Paramenter (Keys/Vocals), Mathew Kennedy (bass, moog, theramin), Alan Rutter (guitars/vocals), Bob Young (drums, djembe, tabla, percussion)
Release Title: "Don't Panic" Release Date: March 2005	Release Title: "Consumption" Release Date: October 2005
Recorded at: Tempermill Studios by Jim Kissling (Ferndale, MI)	Recorded at: Windfall Recording by Ben Ridley (Hammondsport, NY)
tracks/time: 8 tracks @ 32:06 min/sec Average track length: 4 min Shortest Track: 2:49 min/sec Longest Track: 4:43 min/sec	tracks/time: 7 tracks @ 64:00 min/sec Average track length: 9 min Shortest Track: 2:02 min/sec Longest Track: 20:00 min/sec
Short Description: supercharged prog-rock featuring tight vocal harmonies, controlled polyrhythmic time signatures, predictable pop-friendly melodies and smoking instrumental jams	Short Description: dark, ethereal, capricious, experimental, jazz-infused prog featuring dynamic and fluid melodies, atonal flirtations, exotic instruments, abstruse lyrics and multi-part compositions
Cover: Art & Design: Pete Hopersberger Pages: 4 (duotone/b&w) Lyrics NOT included	Cover: Art & Design: Ryan Parmenter Pages: 12 (full color) Lyrics Included
Price: $12.00 includes S/H	Price: $12.00 plus S/H
Popular Comparisons: Rush, Dream Theatre, King's X	Popular Comparisons: Genesis, Yes, King Crimson.
Sample Clips: "Tilt" "Control"	Sample Clips: "Valid For A Week" "Slate Clean"
Website: www.SpaceNelson.com	Website: www.Eyestrings.com

-- Mitch

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