Clearing the Channel [ENHANCED]

Sinch

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 22, 2005)
• Original Release Date: March 22, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Rock Ridge Music
• ASIN: B0007NMJMM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #184,967 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

This Philadelphia band signed with Roadrunner Records in 2001, releasing their self-titled debut that became one of the top 100 Active Rock singles of 2002. Taking chances and mixing innovation with tradition, the Sinch boys have been dubbed the "brothers of invention" by Philadelphia Weekly, and continue to evolve their intriguing live show with every performance. With "Clearing The Channel", recorded with maverick producer Drew Mazurek (Dog Fashion Disco, Linkin Park), Sinch's future looks brighter than ever.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have alternative rock cd, March 29, 2005

By	Thomas Derosa - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The fact is that Sinch is one of the best, somewhat lesser known bands out there. Other than their radio release a few years ago, "Something More", they never settled for seeking to create mostly radio friendly tunes. The downside is that they are not as well known as they should be. The upside is that their music is creative and real. If you don't own their self-titled "Sinch" cd, you must buy it. "Something More" pales in comparison to their other aggressive songs. Aside from that, "Plasma" and "Artic Ocean" are easily among the best slower melodic compositions ever created by an alternative rock band. Clearing the Channel is another outstanding release by one of the most talented bands our there. If you are, as I am, a fan of bands like Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Tool, StainD, etc, then buy it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Genious!, October 25, 2005

By	Esteban "OMIO" (Miami) - See all my reviews

The first times that I heard SINCH's Clearing The Channel I got that funny special feeling, like there is something special here, but I really don't know what it is. Now I know that the only aspect that I could use as judgement for art, is whether there is something truly divine about the artist, or not.

What I could easily say is that Silence Broken (the album's first track) was not easily expected as an opening track for the album. It is weird. Explosive, but not in the usual sense. Explosive in an emotional nature, Silence Broken is succesful in bringing the whole album under a different light. After this track, the album just bursts with emotion all over.
My favorite track here is surely Dead Sentinels, I consider it to be one of the best songs I have ever heard. It is hard for me to point out as to which in here are my favorite songs, though, because the whole album is simply amazing. Even the ballads (Sails and Hydroplane) are well thought and perfectly performed.

The album gave me the impression to be divided in two sections, separated by the interlude (Vanishing Act). I see no other use for Vanishing Act but to divide these two phases in the album. I am sure that in such a well thought album as this one, this division has also been well planned and probably plays a part in the whole message the album tries to convey.

SINCH's Clearing the Channel can only be defined as perfect hard rock. This band has evolved in a real direction, achieving much better expression of emotion through mesmerizing vocals, inspiring and devoted guitar riffs, and mature and elegant drum and bass. This is not a surprise, for their last album was also a jewel, but in my opinion, Clearing the Channel is simply more elegant and evolved. A true lesson for those who think that the only direction in which rock can evolve is in the speed at which the bass drum can be kicked... SINCH has proven you wrong with this one and brought rock into a whole new dimension.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unrivalled, March 10, 2006

By	Solaris (Ireland) - See all my reviews

Most definately one of the best albums I own.Every song is filled with such power and emotion its hard to believe this is only there 2nd album.I loved the first release & "something more" is probably one of my all-time favourite songs but overall I think this album is better,more rounded,better organized & most importantly,better songs.lyrically & musically this is the closest thing to a modern day masterpiece that your likely to find...