Based On Actual Events

Unfinished Thought

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 13, 2004)
• Original Release Date: April 13, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Shiverstar Records
• ASIN: B00021T9YA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #341,635 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
Following up on the unexpected independent success of their 2002 debut album, Becoming Aware, dark rock innovators Unfinished Thought have returned with an album that solidifies the duo's status as one of independent music's most original and creative forces. Their brand new release, Based On Actual Events, is a genre defying collection of songs that spotlights the unparalleled precision and forceful elegance that defines Unfinished Thought's decidedly unique sound. "Uniqueness has been a blessing and a curse for us" explains producer/multi-instrumentalist Joe Kiser. "Every band wants to say that they sound like nothing you've ever heard before. Obviously comparisons can be drawn between any two given sounds, but our music tends to drift freely between multiple genres. I think we have more of the 'nothing you've ever heard before' element than most bands that have surfaced in the past several years."

Combining the more abrasive elements of dark wave, industrial, electonica, metal and goth with the more melodic components of etherealism, ambient, dark rock, and even pop music, Unfinished Thought have crafted a sound all their own. "Our audience tends to find their way to us through the darker channels like goth and industrial, but quickly realize that we have a lot more going on than most bands in those genres" continues Kiser.

Released in April of 2004, Based On Actual Events shows an acoustic maturity and unexpected evolution for Unfinished Thought. With concise, intelligent song arrangements and a concept album feel, the new release from Unfinished Thought highlights the strengths of the previous album while introducing the depths to which this duo is unafraid to explore. A brand new DVD was also released in April 2004 containing a unique and stirring video for the new song "Umbrella".

With two albums on record and a steadily growing fan base to support them, Unfinished Thought now turn their focus to the live stage. Rehearsals have begun for shows slated to begin in Fall 2004. As the buzz surrounding this duo continues to grow daily, Unfinished Thought are proud to look back on their past successes and look forward to propelling themselves further into the forefront of modern independent music.

Product Description
Dark rock innovators Unfinished Thought bring you a story...

...of never ending sleep
...of forever deepening concern
...of unavoidable consequence

A story that cleverly shifts back and forth through time revealing the tragic details that have led to the mysterious disappearance of an unforgettable individual. The Timid is a lonely recluse unsuccessfully managing his own mental instability and deepening depression. When a series of seemingly random events bring him face to face with the chance to take his own life or start anew in a memoryless world, he must decide his final destination before fate chooses for him. Based On Actual Events chronicles the last days of The Timid's life as he battles unimaginable coincidence, cruel circumstance, accidental insanity, hopeless insignificance and the frightening vulnerability that is naturally created by the presence of human thought.

Following up on the unexpected independent success of their 2002 debut album, Becoming Aware, dark rock perfectionists Unfinished Thought have returned with an album that solidifies the duo's status as one of independent music's most original and creative forces. Based On Actual Events is a genre defying collection of songs that spotlights the unparalleled precision and forceful elegance that defines Unfinished Thought's decidedly unique sound.

Stacey Nelson's magnetic voice demands unconditional emotional attention while at the same time stealing hope from any thought that once resembled a happy ending. From a soft whisper to a soaring three part harmony, her vocal talents glide each song to completely perfect dimensions. Unfinished Thought's unconventional song structure lends itself well to the compelling lyrics that carefully decorate each track on this dark, schizophrenic album. At times seeming to barely be able to manage their own perceived randomness and at other times in complete understanding of the premeditated confusion that created them, the lyrics fall delicately into a soundscape of threatening synthesizers and razor sharp bass lines. These elements combine with crashing walls of distorted guitars and multiple layers of intricate rhythm to produce a sound that breathes freshness into the state of modern independent music.

Based On Actual Events is a progressively precise turning point for the unconventional mind that can't quite come in from the rain. It's thoughtful. It's careful. It calculated, unique. It's about being lonely. It's about passing time. It's about the reasons you're still thinking through. It's a shade from every angle and it's all coming true.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The smoothest, eeriest blend of rock and electronica, August 4, 2004

By	Eternalone (Australia) - See all my reviews

Based on Actual Events is the follow up to Unfinished Thought's first album, Becoming Aware, which introduced the world to the musical revolution that is the brainchild of Joe Kiser and Stacey Nelson.
Due to Joe and Stacey's heart-wrenching and ever so thought provoking lyrics, mixed with the smooth and fitting music combining rock and electronica, together with Stacey's amazingly light and ethereal voice, it is no wonder the band have had to cooperate with the intense pressure to perform live for fans. The music from Unfinished Thought covers real-life issues in amazingly clear and realistic detail. From the beautiful and gracefully moving masterpiece that is Umbrella (The band has even made a just as impressive video for this song) about mental illness, to the smooth and faster-paced Through Crowded Rooms which Joe describes as having come from his social phobia, Based on Actual Events is sure to impress and open one's eyes, or should I say ears, to the breathtaking beauty that two unheard of musicians have created.
Unfinished Thought have been compared to the likes of Evanescence and Lacuna Coil, yet their style is all of its own, and perhaps better than other commercial styles out there. If you don't have a copy of Based on Actual Events, you are truly missing out on REAL music - you don't hear that everyday. If you're still not convinced, check out their website (http://www.unfinishedthought.com) for several downloads from both this album and Becoming Aware. I can guarantee that you will not pass them by.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album from a Great Band, June 30, 2004

By	Colin Moll (St. Louis MO) - See all my reviews

There are 12 songs on this album and each one follows a similar theme. It starts off with the song "Through Crowded Rooms." This song in my opinion sounds very much like a single and is very catchy. The song is about the fear of being in large crowds and I know many can relate to that fear. Some more songs that stick out to me are "By the Time You Read This", "Umbrella," "Evening", and "Don't Stop Raindrop." "By the Time You Read This" includes the vocals of a male choir and is very spooky and is definitely one of the highlight tracks on the album. UT made a beautiful music video for the song "Umbrella" so naturally it must be one of the better tracks on the album, and you bet it is. This is probably my favorite song ever written. The piano is beautiful and Stacey's voice is very emotional and everything is so well placed in the song. "Evening" could easily be a single and I see it being part of the score to a spy movie. I love "Don't Stop Raindrop" because I love the dramatic change between the verses and the chorus. The album closes with the beautiful ballad, "Coming Back." I am a sucker for any songs with the piano as the main instrument and if you listen to this song you will understand why.

All in all this album is absolutely beautiful and very well thought out. It is flawless in every aspect and you can tell that perfectionists were making this album. I cannot wait to see how they turn this album into a live performance. This band has created quite a buzz and they will only get bigger.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ask them not to find me, I wanted to be erased, January 19, 2007

By	incubus1 - See all my reviews

Few bands have made an immediate impact on me in recent memory but that's exactly what Unfinished Thought did. Their music is pretty straight-forward, the vocals are great, and the lyrics are intriguing to boot. Like a reviewer before me said, it's only gonna be time before Unfinished Thought gets a lot more noteriety.

Unfinished Thought is comprised of Stacey Kiser on vocals and piano and Joe Kiser on everything else. Their music ranges from heavy industrial to acoustic, but never fails to be full of emotion. Stacey's vocals set off most of the songs beautifully though I will admit that maybe with a bit better production her voice would sound more pristine than it does at times throughout Based On Actual Events. Past that, to say Joe did a great job creating musically stunning (at points) beats wouldn't be far off.

Based On Actual Events consists mainly the more industrial driven songs but there are a few stripped down tracks that are amazing. Umbrella, The Order Of Detail, The Timid, and Coming Back are all slower songs (acoustically minded at that) where Stacey sports some nifty vocals and vocalwork. If you're looking for heavier songs BOAE has those as well. Through Crowded Rooms, Probabilities, Evening, Don't Stop Raindrop, and Perfectly Still are all songs that are sure to quicken the pace and probably sound excellent live. The few oddball tracks that are included such as Sidewalks, By The Time You Read This, and Silhouette are a bit harder to separate into groups but are equally as good as the rest of the CD.

My favorite songs are Through Crowded Rooms, By The Time You Read This, Probabilities, Evening, and The Order Of Detail. If you liked early Evanescence (I'm talking pre-Fallen here) then Unfinished Thought is guaranteed to surprise. This band is original and all their own. As for the sound quality issues, I don't know what that's about. My copy sounds excellent so yeah, don't let the review below mine scare you off. Basically if you've ventured far enough into Amazon to find this CD then you might as well get it, if only to support them. Here's hoping to hear much more from UT in the near future.