Contrarian
Minor Complexities
© 2007 Contrarian Music (837101365802)
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High energy progressive rock distilled from many progressive rock and hard rock influences but with their own unique, powerful and engaging sound and thought-provoking lyrical topics.
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WHAT THE CRITICS HAVE SAID ABOUT "MINOR COMPLEXITES":
From John Collinge, Editor and Reviewer,
Progression Magazine:
"Leming. . .incredibly powerful voice"
"great solo guitar/synth work by Boney"
"jaw-dropping instrumental breaks"
"lyrical themes inspired by Plato, Neitzsche and
Kierkegaard"
"13 out of 16 stars"
From ProgArchives:
"I believe they represent the best of the 21st Century's USA Progressive Rock"
"their sound reminds me of KANSAS but with a harder and more aggressive edge."
"If you like symphonic and hard rock made in the USA, get the album, you won’t be disappointed."
"I will go with four solid stars, for an extremely solid album."
By Prog Archives Review by Iván Melgar-Morey
Special Collaborator Symphonic / Neo Prog Specialist
From H.T. Riekels, Reviewer, Prog Archives:
"put together seamlessly"
"4 out of 5 star rating"
From Ron Vermulst, Reviewer, Proggnosis:
"uplifting retro-progressive rock"
"92 out of 100"
From Tim Jones, Reviewer, Music Street Journal:
"This is the best new band I've heard in a long time.
I highly recommend it."
From Reviewer Pete Pardo of Sea of Tranquility:
"4 out of 5 stars":
Contrarian is a six-member rock band based in the Trenton, NJ (USA) area. Their music incorporates and reflects numerous rock influences and in particular, progressive rock influences.
“Minor Complexities” is the 12 song debut CD from Contrarian™
What the songs are about:
1) Operation Overlord (6:12)
Homage to the Allied forces who fought at the Battle
of Normandy (D-Day)
2) Twilight of the Idols (4:45)
An interpretation of several of Nietzsche’s
philosophical concepts
3) Sting of Fate (4:07)
A song dedicated to all those who pursue their
dreams, goals and passions instead of just talking
about them. Inspired by Abraham Maslow's concept of
the "Hierarchy of Needs".
4) Fear and Trembling (10:15)
Inspired by the Danish philosopher Søren
Kierkegaard’s writings
5) Barricades (5:38)
A continuation of the theme in Sting of Fate,
addressing the detrimental limitations we sometimes
put upon ourselves
6) Another Day (3:09)
You basic break-up song, sort of.
7) Just Doing Time (3:19)
A song about the theft of intellectual property
8) Plato’s Cave (5:37)
A musical interpretation of the allegory of the cave
from Book VII of Plato’s Republic
9) You’re My Prayer (2:38)
A tribute from vocalist Joe Leming to the memory of
his father
10) Stand or Fall (5:12)
Reflections on how we treat and are treated by others
11) Sanguine Bells (5:45)
A lamentation regarding religious intolerance,
suppression and oppression
12) The Final Hand (2:59)
Concern about the issues we face and the hope that
we can change things for the better
The “Minor Complexities” CD includes an eight-page liner notes booklet with full lyrics and photos.
Thank you, from the members of Contrarian, for taking the time to consider our music.
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Holy Crap
author: Rich OsvaiI give this band two thumbs up. Refreshing new music that has a taste of some of the older bands that I enjoy listening to. I would like to hear the lead voice take it down an octave. I've listened to this CD almost every day from the day I got it. Im just amazed each time I listen to it. You have to put the headphones on and listen, WOW is the only word that comes to mind. Hope to see more music from this band. Best of luck! Rich Oz
Finally!!!! something fresh but familiar at the same time!
author: thomas neuendoefthis stuff is contagious...everyone I play it for loves it...hope to see more from you guys soon..and hopefully on a great,big stage...!
we hope to see u perform @ JB's or sticky wickett ??
author: Joan & Lynellwe love the lyrics - and do like styx, queen, kansas and skinner music & now will add you to our hot list of pro-rock - keep it real - Joan & Lynell
Love it - and I do not consider myself a rocker
author: KathyFor someone who is admittedly not a rocker I was genuinely surprised and impressed. Definitely a powerful yet progressive feel with thought provoking lyrics. Very easy to listen to. Look forward to more.
POWERFULLY DRIVEN
author: JOHN PAULA MUST HAVE!!! For all you rockers who like to rock it up and feel the music pour down on you like a rock and roll thunderstorm this is something for your collection. There aren't too many bands that can rock and sound like Contrarian, they are what R.O.C.K. really stands for-Contrarian will take you to powercloud 31. Buy it today!!
Outstanding! RUSH, Spock's Beard, Boanerges, make room!
author: cordjThese guys are different! Incredible music! Progressive Rock with something to say. They are not lyrics alone, but message for the listener. You can hook onto many a song and it will ring in your head as life drives you on. You cannot go wrong with these guys. All they need now is a DVD of their live shows!
Great Sound - Cross between Kansas and Spock's Beard or RUSH...
author: Bill of Delta SoundGood Progressive rock is so hard to come by these days. If it's not too spacey and overly synthetic, it's too acid rock sounding and hard to listen to. These guys have found a perfect medium. Their use of synthesizers is wonderfully effective without dominating the entire tracks. The Guitar licks are outstanding, the violinist seems flawless at times and the singer eerily sounds like Geddy Lee of RUSH. My prediction is we're going to be hearing a lot more of these guys...that is, of course, unless they break up like all the good bands seem to do.