#17- Top of 2015

Riverside - Love, Fear and the Time Machine (Inside out)

Another progressive rock offering in this list, this time from Riverside. Back in 2009, "Anno Domini High Definition" was a revelation for me, as at that time I was unaware of a Polish progressive scene or any polish bands beyond Behemoth and Vader. Nevertheless, I was immediately won by their unique approach to Progressive Metal music. Their next album, the 2013 "Shine of a New Generation of Slaves", was also good but something, to me at least, was missing. With their new album, Riverside are back in form, delivering one of the best performances in their career. If I had to describe them to someone new, I would say that they are a metalicized version of Porcupine Tree. But this makes them sound unoriginal. And they certainly aren't! They have a true progressive rock vibe that is reminiscent of the big bands of yesteryear and also a modern vibe that brings them up to date.

91/100

Check out below their lyric video taken from their excellent new record.