Microscopic View of Telescopic Realm

Tourniquet | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 8, 2000)
• Original Release Date: February 8, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Metal Blade
• ASIN: B00004DS07
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #190,323 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Genre: Popular Music
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Release Date: 8-FEB-2000

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Air guitar feast, May 11, 2003

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SverreB (Oslo, Norway) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microscopic View of Telescopic Realm (Audio CD)

Remember the old maxim that the Devil has all the best songs? Tourniquet might just prove that wrong.

It is probably possible to listen to this album for the Christian lyrics, as a kind of "Slayer for decent people" and, considering the "helpful" Bible quotes supplied, it might be meant to. Whatever. However, it it also possible to enjoy this slab for its musical merits alone, and that's what I do. Ted Kirkpatrick knows how to craft intricate, yet interesting tunes and most of the songs are far too good to be judged on lyrical content alone (the exception being "Servant of the bones", which has some very clever lyrics, but is musically rather boring...). Choice highlights are "Tomb of Gilgamesh", which is a 7-minute speed-fest with lots of cello (and yes, it works!), and "Erratic palpitations of the human spirit", where vocalist Luke Easter (which I guess is an assumed name...) goes from some acapella Dave Mustaine-style snarling through a high-speed Jello Biafra rant to sounding not unlike the 1975-vintage Ozzy Osbourne. Great stuff. Easter sounds great throughout the album; he can both sing and bark. Thus, he goes well with the numerous twists and turns of the music. Not all songs are equally good, however, thus it receives only four stars.

For some reason (I blame Stryper for this), I've always had a deep aversion to "White" metal, but Tourniquet could possibly change that. A must-have for all Annihilator and Megadeth fans, and worth checking out for anyone who likes quality metal.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tourniquet-'Microscopic View Of Telescopic Realm'(Metal Blade), October 7, 2005

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Mike Reed (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microscopic View of Telescopic Realm (Audio CD)

Awhile back,I thought there were MAYBE two different bands that had the same name,Tourniquet.After digging this CD up and going online,I can easily see now that there is just this one.Didn't realize the L.A. Christian metal ensemble had so may releases out.The eleven cuts here seem to have plenty of well played guitar riffs.Haven't heard that many 'metal' bands like this one.Tracks that make this disc worth repeated plays are "Drinking From The Poisoned Well","Servant Of The Bones","Martyr's Pose" and "Immunity Vector".Basically,just good thinking man's metal.You know,a band with something to say.Line-up:Luke Easter-vocals,Aaron Guerra-guitar,bass&vocals,Cameron Stone-cello,Jennifer Hall-flute and Ted Kirkpatrick-drums.Might possibly appeal to fans of Fates Warning,Nuclear Assault,Leatherwolf and Crimson Glory.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This Album Or You Will Be Kicking Yourself!, June 10, 2000

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Aaron Austin (South Dakota, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microscopic View of Telescopic Realm (Audio CD)

Any fan of TOURNIQUET will be very pleased to know that the newest release is nothing short of a miracle. Ted Kirkpatrick (drummer, main music writer) has returned to the Thrash/Speed Metal music that we have all come to know and love and I for one couldn't be more pleased if I had discovered sliced bread. Even with just a three-peice consisting of Ted Kirkpatrick, Aaron Guerra (guitar, vocals), and Luke Easter (vocals); these musicians have taken off where TOUNIQUET left off when they released "PATHOGENICE OCCULAR DISSONANCE".

All you "prog" fans will be happy to know that YES the new album is very progressive. Cellos and flutes often make their appearance during the 200 bpm thashing of heavy guitar riffs and amazing drum work, as does the occasional whistleling. Ted Kirkpatrick has come back full swing with Slayer-esque riffs and Mr. Bungle quick non-consenting music idea changes. A huge plus for this music fan. Also, I think Mr Kirkpatrick has been studying Mike Portnoy's videos because he is definatley not shy to show his chops. Per every album there is his solo song and I am blown away by his chops.

I must admit I was little distraught when I listened to previous releases like Vanishing Lessons, Carry The Wounded (not an official full-length album), and Crawl To China. But MVOATR has regained my appeal and admiration for the writing and perfomance ability that I have come to expect. And while I'm still not used to Luke Easter's vocals I must admit that with this new album I might be able to get into his performance a little better.

On a more positive note I must add that the shortest peice on the 11 song album is 4:11, and the rest clock in at an impressive 6-7 mins long. One of the songs "Skeezix Dilemma Part II" is a pleasant surprise for this listener. Another surprise is the guest-vocals of MORTIFICATION's Steve Row.

This is a definate MUST HAVE for all fans of good hard music. TOURNIQUET fans especially. Visit their official website