The Gregorian chant has been a part of Catholicism since at least the ninth century, and continues to be embraced at Catholic monasteries in the 1990s. One such monastery is the Monasterio de Santo Domingo de Silos, located in northwestern Spain. It was at that monastery that this enriching collection of Gregorian chants was recorded by the Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos. One needn't be Catholic to appreciate the richness of Verbum Caro Factum Est, Imroperium, {&Veni Sancte S...   [ read more ]

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Inner Working Mechanics of a Failed Construct is more than simply a follow-up recording to their debut, Semantics. It is quite literally it's companion piece, a sister record, with most of the compositions and arrangements completed during the same time period. These songs were finally committed live to record six months later, with Phil Douglas of Latterman fame. Explosive rhythms, electrified guitars and voices make up landscapes that are violent and ecstatic, often in the same instant. Many of the same ...   [ read more ]

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This import hodgepodge best-of/live set suffers for its lack of direction. Longtime fans (probably the only kind this band has left) will find the studio tracks selected from Cuba and About Her Steps and Walter Salas-Humara's first solo album, Lagartija, too familiar, while the five concert performances that feature guitarist Chuck Prophet (from Green on Red) aren't nearly as historic as the single live track ("Just This Morning") that includes founding bandmember Bob Rupe. ~ Brian ...   [ read more ]

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