Dark Third

Pure Reason Revolution | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 25, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Red Int / Red Ink
• ASIN: B000G2YD3C
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,353 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Aeropause

2. Goshen's Remains

3. Apprentice of the Universe

4. The Bright Ambassadors of Morning

5. Nimos and Tambos

6. Voices in Winter/In the Realms of the Divine

7. Bullitts Dominæ

8. Arrival/The Intention Craft

9. He Tried to Show Them Magic/Ambassadors Return

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PRR Dominates, September 3, 2006

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Vinzo "[e-mail]" (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Third (Audio CD)

Pure Reason Revolution has created a work of progressive beauty. The challenge of taking progressive music to another place succeeds so well here. Many folks have this one very high on the best releases of the year so far and it is easy to see why. Not as dark as Riverside's great "Second Life Syndrome", "The Dark Third" contains beautiful music for those who love gorgeous female vocals in a progressive context. The vocals and harmonies are thrilling and fit very well with each song's textures and layers. The counterplay of the vocalist also works so well. The playing is stellar. With each listen you hear some wonderfully placed slide guitar, violin and piano within the cleverly crafted musical themes. No weak links here. "The Dark Third" is thrilling. PPR has made a major statement with this recording. Outstanding.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Reason Revolution - My Favorite Album Of 2006, January 16, 2008

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

For a short period of time in 2006 Pure Reason Revolution looked like they might be the shining star for the future of progressive rock. They were signed to a major label (a rarity for prog bands these days) and received a lot of hype upon the album's release. Unfortunately less than a year later Sony would drop them like a hot potato and they would be forced back to independent label status. A situation that is very similar to Sony's treatment of Echolyn back in the late 90's. Major label or not this is a damn fine album, in fact it was one of my favorite releases of 2006, and simply put I love this disc. The band has a modern sound, but manages to incorporate elements of classic progressive rock as well. A post-rock influence can be found here as well making the album a challenging yet accessible listen. The liberal use of duel male and female vocals is captivating with lyrics that paint visual pictures of a science fiction theme. There is no one here that really stands out instrumentally, but the band as a whole gels into a fine cohesive unit. I got to see the band live at NEARfest last year and unfortunately was slightly disappointed in their live show. The band had lost one of its members just prior to the show and also had a really muddy sound mix. I would really like to get the chance to catch them again at some point. Overall I give this album my highest recommendation. To me this is what good modern progressive rock is all about.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best prog rock debut album in ten years., August 19, 2007

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Nontheistdavid "saytr38" (Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Third (Audio CD)

This for me is the best prog rock debut album in ten years. I can only think of the Flower Kings debut in the same league. This band deserves to make it big in at least the prog rock circles. The album flows from beginning to end. I continually keep hitting the replay button for two songs in particular. Bullitts Dominae and Arrival/Intention Craft. This album and Porcupine Trees latest one "Fear of a Black Planet" are just utterly outstanding. They stand like monoliths compared to all the putrid rancid garbage being produced in America. I don't usually anticipate follow up albums from anybody but I am itching really bad to hear what they come up with next. I need more of that Pure Reason Revolution.