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BRAM STOKER’S – COLD READING<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

*** Sunn Creative and Tony Lowe were involved with the ‘Cold Reading’ 2013 release as described below. The current line-up\/band includes original founder – Tony Bronsdon.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With over 22 excellent reviews in the music industry press – Bram Stoker’s ‘Cold Reading’ is a must for those fans of classic-symphonic-gothic prog. See a recap of reviews below – Digital purchases here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"PROG<\/a>\u201cIt\u2019s all rather beautiful in a gothic way\u2026still symphonic but warmer and more assured \u2013 suggests they\u2019ve much to offer the prog revival.\u201d Full review in January 2014 issue of PROG<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cBRAM STOKER are back for another bite! \u2013 illusion weavers return to find their old glory and find the devil in the spectacular detail\u2026The cold reading technique \u2013 which is an art in itself \u2013 demands attention as does this psyche-searching, and soothing, al\"Euro<\/a>bum. Hopefully, given the band\u2019s current strength, it\u2019s a new beginning, and there\u2019ll be more.\u201d \u2013 <\/em>Let It Rock<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWow! One of my favorite albums of the year already\u2026.This album must be experienced to be fully appreciated. I have attempted to capture the spirit, but only hearing it yourself will truly register the dynamic power of this album.\u201d Read this excellent, detailed review<\/a><\/strong> by Mark Johnson at Sea of Tranquility and his  interview<\/a><\/strong> with Tony Lowe and Tony Bronsdon on the Bram Stoker project.
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\u201cThe thing that’s makes this album slightly unusual is that band are allowed to show off their musical ability by including five tracks with vocals and five instrumental tracks\u201d continued\u2026\u201ddemonstrating that this trio of musicians are supremely talented and deserve every ounce of success.\u201d Continued – Metal Talk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a very enjoyable album, with well constructed songs and great guitar finesse\u2026this may have been an exceptionally long time in coming, but it is worthwhile none-the-less.\u201d – Guitar Techniques<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Another striking feature of the album is that the quality is maintained throughout….it will appeal to anyone schooled in early 1970s prog (or early 1980s prog come to that) who likes a bit of Hammond organ in their music. For a man of my tastes, \u2018Cold Reading\u2019 is an unmitigated pleasure; a surprise and a joy.”  – <\/em>More at Uber Rock<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018\u201cCold Reading\u201d is an amazing achievement \u2013 right down to its psychedelic occult Crowley-esque album cover \u2013 given I can\u2019t think of any authentic band from that era who are still playing true to that early style\u2026Bram Stoker have unfinished business and this time the prog world should be rocked to its foundations\u2026this is hardcore prog by the original purveyors of it!\u2019  \u2013 <\/em>Read the rest of this review at Battle Helm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

New review of Cold Reading up in the April 2014 issue of ROCK SOCIETY. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTheir take on neo-prog is both flamboyant and melodic\u201d \u2013 Classic Rock<\/strong>  <\/a><\/p>\n

FOR JAPANESE FRIENDS:<\/strong> New interview of Tony Bronsdon and Tony Lowe in Euro Rock Press – Vol. 61<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

FOR POLISH FRIENDS:<\/strong> Thank you Artur Chachlowski for the airplay of \u2018Cold Reading\u2019 on MLWZ<\/a><\/strong> and this excellent review<\/strong><\/a> of the album \u2013 translation \u2013 Bram Stoker Review<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

FOR GERMAN <\/strong>FRIENDS<\/strong>: Many thanks to Jurgen Meurer for his review in Empire Magazine No. 104<\/strong><\/a> and his review in Babyblaue-Seiten<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 translation here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Classix\"<\/a>FOR ITALIAN <\/strong>FRIENDS<\/strong>: An interview with Tony Bronsdon and Tony Lowe by Eduardo Vitolo in il Mondo Di Edu<\/a>  <\/strong>and a new review<\/a><\/strong> in CLASSIX METAL & CLASSIX! Magazines<\/a> <\/strong>by Eduardo Vitolo<\/p>\n

FOR FRENCH<\/strong> FRIENDS:<\/strong>  BRAM STOKER – COLD READING in Highlands Magazine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“That said this is from the decidedly more melodic\/ symphonic keyboard led end of the proggy scale (think Alan Parsons or Camel) but, probably because they were there at the get-go, it also sounds incredibly authentic, like the 1974 follow up that never was.”  – <\/em>TM Online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“The original member Tony Bronsdon (keys) and guitarist Tony Lowe have fashioned a contemporary sounding album whilst still respectful of their heritage…The album is a really good listen and errs on the gentle but persuasive side of prog with a mix of instrumentals and vocal tracks, just like that debut…Prog fans will really appreciate the subtle nuances, and the excellent vocals of new recruit Will Hack (who also plays drums).”  – <\/em>Get Ready to ROCK!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cBRAM STOKER is an interesting band from the Early British Progressive Rock Movement (like JULIAN\u2019S TREATMENT, GRACIOUS, FANTASY, RARE BIRD, etc.) featuring great Hammond organ work and fiery electric guitar play. The climates often have dark overtones.\u201d  – <\/em>Free Prog Rock FB Page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cJust in case you missed them first time around (and you did), they\u2019ve re-recorded a couple of oldies in the shape of \u2018Fast Decay\u2019 and \u2018Fingal\u2019s Cave\u2019, and it says a lot for the new tunes that you can\u2019t see the join. If you\u2019re looking for a marker, then imagine Genesis had been formed by the Artful Doger and his mates, rather than a bunch of posh boys. There\u2019s grit in them grooves. A stunner of an album, and one of the best prog records you\u2019ll hear all year.\u201d \u2013 <\/em>The Rocker<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Pleasant and engaging prog that veers between mid-era Genesis (before they went too far down the pop road) and classic ne\"Bram<\/a>o-prog with layers and layers of more subtle, yet rich, synths complimented by some lovely guitar flourishes and a vocal performance that is not too dissimilar to Mr. Collins in places.” – Powerplay Magazine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWith Cold Reading you have an album that the classic prog purists will be salivating over with its mix of timeless movements and traditionally styled songs successfully captivating your attention as its mix of sweeping sounds envelops you with its carefully blended mix of synth based sounds, perfectly recreating that original progressive sound from all those years ago.\u201d \u2013 Firebrand \u2013 Issue No. 15<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

German review in Babyblaue-Seiten<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 translation here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cUtilising a clever mix of instrumental and vocally driven tunes increases the infatuation throughout the album\u2019s ten songs\u2026\u201d \u2013 <\/em>Mass Movement Magazine<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cJust heard the trailer for the new and long-overdue Bram Stoker album. The clarity of production is first class, clear and crisp, and very welcome given modern-day electro-gimmickry, little of which I expect to find when listening to the complete works. These guys have created a warm, positive soundscape to match an interesting variety of new tracks. Music from the heart, the prog influence is there for all to hear and this is no bad thing. Great sounds from a band of talented musicians who I\u2019d personally love to see perform the album live.\u201d Dave Dyment \u2013 UK<\/p>\n

\u201cWow super impressive, sounds like you\u2019re definitely hitting the sweet spot there! Definitely an exciting and inspirational modern rebirth of the genre.\u201d Miklos Power \u2013 Australia<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is first class prog at its best!\u201d Nick Katona President \u2013 Melodic Revolution Records<\/p>\n

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