Body of Mind

House of Usher | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 20, 1999)
• Original Release Date: January 20, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B00000I8FX
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #889,471 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Faith

2. Don't Remind Me

3. Body of Mine

4. Timneh

5. Obsession

6. Bewildered Serenity

7. 911

8. Chimes

9. -10. C'est Pas Finit

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars solid American art rock, August 31, 1999

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Michael Toland (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Body of Mind (Audio CD)

Imagine Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder fronting Enchant and you've got House of Usher: passionate vocals atop sweeping, melodic keyboard-based arrangements with occasional muscular guitar. Interestingly for an art rock band (and much like their previously mentioned contemporaries Enchant), the lyrics tend to stress personal relationships and the emotional turmoil therein more than the usual prog staples (historical events, sci-fi, enlightenment allegories, etc.). Not bad.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! These guys are stunning musicians and lyricists!, February 21, 1999

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This review is from: Body of Mind (Audio CD)

At the Motor City Prog Show, there to sample local talent in the prog arena, I was stunned by House of Usher. Skilled playing, insightful lyrics, and presence! As soon as the disc was available, I snapped up a copy, and was not disappointed. Their studio offering comes off a little studied in contrast to their live performance, but is cleanly engineered and allows fuller appreciation of the lyrics. Vocalist Aaron obviously feels his music deeply, especially on -C'est Pas Finit-; his vocalizations are rich and smooth. The guitar, bass and keyboards weave a beguiling net. These men know what they're doing, and aren't afraid to show it. They are supported firmly by outstanding drum work by former Tiles man Mark Evans. It's great to hear Evans working with musicians worthy of his talents. And on the topic of worthy, a special mention should be made of -Timneh-, Michael Allen Moore's Spanish guitar triumph. I can hardly wait for their next offering. As a lifelong Yes and ELP listener, I had thought all prog was English or Italian. I'm glad to see that great progressive rock comes from my native Michigan, as well. Strongly recommended.

3.0 out of 5 stars House Of Usher - Decent Neo Prog Album, May 11, 2007

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Steven Sly (Kalamazoo, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Body of Mind (Audio CD)

Along with Discipline and Tiles, House Of Usher emerged from the Detroit progressive rock scene in the mid 90's. While the other two bands gained a solid cult following, House Of Usher, although having some fans, never seemed to catch on at the same level. I saw them live twice, first at ProgDay in North Carolina, and in Detroit. The band's music fits into the neo prog vein. Personally I don't think they were quite as good as the other two Detroit prog stalwarts, but "Body Of Mind" is a decent effort that should please fans of more neo oriented modern prog. The band's sound is very much influenced by classic 70's prog rock, and has a similar sound to more modern bands like Iluvatar or Alias Eye. In fact House Of Usher's vocalist sound very similar to the Alias Eye vocalist. Most of the songs are in the 4 to 7 minute range and are all respectable. The highlight of the album though, is the closing track "C'est Pas Finit" complete with a spoken word section from former Detroit Red Wing Matthew Dandenault. The song clocks in at almost 12 minutes with a nice instrumental interlude in the middle, and very nice vocals and lyrics. To my knowledge this is the only album that House Of Usher put out and I believe they are no longer together.