Ep. 19: Shrine of New Generation Slaves - Riverside

Destin and Drew eagerly dissect the first album on this show to feature a Polish band, Shrine Of New Generation Slaves by Riverside. From the accessible vocals, dark atmospheres, captivating bass riffs, ingenious guitar compositions, provocative lyrics, and flawless transitions, Destin and Drew analyze all of their favorite parts about this modern prog-rock album. If one argues the identity of Riverside as a metal group, this album challenges this notion. While there are high-energy parts found all throughout the album, there is a cohesive smoothness to the album that is absent from most bands in the metal genre. With Shrine Of New Generation Slaves, Riverside has crafted something that incorporates the abyssal tones of Pink Floyd and Porcupine Tree while still maintaining an energy that is all their own. This music combines so naturally with a collection of profound lyrics to produce a very enjoyable modern prog rock listening experience, and Destin and Drew are only too happy to talk about it! Check us out HERE! **Prog Notes is a podcast dedicated to the genre of progressive rock. Each episode Destin and Drew tackle an album and delve into the different musical compositions, lyrics, and concepts that make it prog rock. They maintain that progressive rock is still very much alive and kicking, whether it be highlighting key moments from the early years or tracking the evolution of the genre to today's more modern groups. With each new episode, these two childhood friends encourage more people to investigate this unique, sometimes forgotten genre of music and find an album or band they can enjoy.