Lotus - Bizarro World (2009) The Song Progre 
Lotus has many influences, the main ones are: heavy, celtic music, Andean music, jazz and everything in the progressive concept. The band supports influence of bands like Jethro Tull, Maiden, Rush, Jaivas, etc. But all these may not represent the full band, as it has successfully blended style own, evident from the first album, but have been refined over time.
late last year to this great band announced the release of their third album. We can say that this record has been one of the most anticipated by the community of Latin American prog because Lotus is perhaps one of the biggest rock reprensentativas South American progressive rock. Thus, on May 20 was officially "bizarro world." Now I'll go to talk disc.
The album has twelve songs but the inclusion of an edition of "Clouds Osrcuras" for radio. Another aspect is that while it is true that former flutist of the band, Jhonny Perez, surprisingly left by his great talent and also for his showmanship on stage, with all its guises, it is also true that the new flutist, Junior Pacora, has a style more delicate and jazzy, which gives the band new musical horizons. The musical production of the 13 issues
"Bizarro World" was led by Rodolfo Cáceres
in conjunction with
Caipo July. The album art is something that looks very detailed band, this time Andrea Lertora was in charge of the illustrations and Paul Castillo, of the design.
The inclusion of more subjects seemed very successful vocal and the guitarist, in my opinion, has a more than acceptable voice and the harmonies between He and bassist seemed beautiful, especially in the chorus of the song "born again." Then another point is that the influence of Andean music have become more subtle, while the European folk are a little more obvious, this is probably due to change of Piper, as the former was more in favor of ethnic fusion, even disguised as a witch with the use of masks, even though ethnicity is this so evident in songs like "Dark Clouds" and "golden door." Finally we find the most rock full of riffs from the band, which at the same time is offset by subtle introspective tracks like "Amnesia" and "dark clouds". For other hand, a detail to hear the entire disc is the instrumental songs are usually sung songs have occurred, this is something that usually happens in most of the disk that has been a very good idea because it gives the disc and Songs more notoriety.
Intro: The beginning of the disk very atmospheric, full of mysticism with low-key arpeggios starts the journey and leads us directly to the next topic.
La Fortaleza: This item comes as a blow to the face, we can hear such maiden riffs that intertwine with flutes, then a small acoustic section that leads to a party with influence Celtic where guitar and flute create a melody in unison. Appear after famous flute solos and other parts that give an idea of \u200b\u200ba structure very entertaining.
Volver a Nacer: Another issue that is well outlined in the vein of Maiden, flutes again give that sound fun to the band. Then the voice appears, talking about philosophical issues such as obejtivo of existence, and the chorus is pronounced loud and clear, with two voices, to be reborn as a declaration of a renaissance in being. Then there is room for only very calm flute and then for the storm that represents the guitar distortion. Finally, the theme is the chorus and ends with one of his powerful riffs.
Shamballa: This topic oriental arabic music has been the focus of the band. Acoustically starts with the flute in the foreground. Then appear distorted sounds that give power to the subject.
Amnesia: One of the most intimate and sensitive issues on the disc. It has a deep melody and a simple arpeggio that touches the soul. The lyrics are existential, it suffers from amnesia, the man has forgotten who he really is, is not their being, their goals. This sensitivity is raised to enter the guest's voice Gisela Ponce, who has a very nice you. The instrumental section of track is an explosion of pent-up emotions that express non-existence. Celtic Dance
2: As in part one (found in one of his 2 previous albums), INICA with a flute melody very sharp and slippery. This part is countered with a more powerful guitar section. The topic happens various sections of combianda Celtic music with rock and progressive spirit.
Inhabitant of an imaginary world: One of the songs composed by the bassist. It has strong melodies combined with melodic parts. It has sections very entertaining as the part where the flute and guitar together to form a blues rock tune half. Dark Clouds
: Andean Starts with air, so sound and melancholy. Then the issue becomes a bit faster but remains sound. The vocal melody is Hook, this issue is painted as a single bound. The letter addresses the theme of loneliness as dark clouds and sad souls.
Atlantis: is a powerful subject line that keeps the album. It has air funk interspersed with epic sounds. After heavy parts, instrumental parts, solos of flute. Then at minute 4:02 appears a party atmosphere, like the intro arpeggios, but played in a way that inspires tension. Note that in this song the bass parts is a key role as outshine the guitar. Finally, top of page.
Night Blue: A subject very calm and introspective, melancholy melody sad airs the issue. Eventually the issue becomes speed that is crowned by a flute solo.
The Golden Gate: This topic notice very clearly the Andean influences. After going through a dramatic section, a funk and appear alone. Resurfaces Andean section but heavier. Bizarre Worlds
: Finally, the title track to disk. It is the longest track and the most elaborate. First show airs pastoral acoustic melodies. Then a more acoustic arpeggio rhythm and tension in the voices appear as usual very good. Then they appear signs of distortion, until they become evident in the chorus that recites: "Bizarre Worlds invade my altar, I look back and I lose my freedom." After a guitar solo that returns to lead the choir, which is adorned with an array of flute. Follows a passage very similar to the "Medusa" from the previous album. After the guitar and flute playing alunísono on a rock. Begins a section that could be called by the melodies of trance, and recite the refrain in chorus Gisela Ponce, forming a harmony and melody other than the choir, you can even hear a charango. After choppy strokes lead in the choir performed in a slow and epic with background vocals. Following in the flute solo with jazzy influence of the new flute. At minute 8:16 instrumental passages appear that change in tone and form an atmosphere of chaos, the main instrument is the guitar. Finally the track ends with the calm began. It is a perfect ending to an album full of power and also depth and intimacy.
This work is one of the discs that have them to listen more than 1 time to achieve capture all those details specific to Lotus. It is one of the discs that have to be mandatory in your music library.
Updated (04/08/09) : Due to misinformation provided just point one of the producers of this disc. But as we said a comment on this post, since corrected the data that had to do with the producers of this wonderful work. We offer our sincere apologies for the mistake, which as stated before, has just been corrected.
