Case in Theory – Cinematic (2011)

With a very well defined Progressive Rock sound, Case in Theory really makes an impact with the 11compositions presented in this very professionally crafted release. “Cinematic” marks the full-length debut of this band and its atmospheric/melodic approach to music, very similar to 3’s “The Ghost you gave to me”. Funded through kickstarter.com, this release packs a lot of punch and hopefully lands the band a label deal.

Opening with the emotional “Mavericks”, the band showcases very ethereal and well crafted atmospheric elements. The guitar work is very engaging and the backing vocals nicely build up momentum, culminating in the hypnotic song “The Night”. In the second song of the release, the vocals of Jonathan Posadas add an extra dimension to the melodic aspect of this album. Paired with the atmospheric rock guitars and some progressive elements, this song is the perfect indicator of things to come.

With some playful opening notes, “The Day” keeps the ball rolling with some more lush vocal harmonies and very well crafted guitars. With the percussions serving as a backdrop, this song is very mellow and quite pleasing to the ear. Picking things up with “Run like Hell”, the progressive guitars and bass guitar give the song an edgier feeling. The band goes on a roll with very epic tracks like “National Ave.”, “Cinematic” and the excellent instrumental “Mavericks III” that has a very interesting Post-Rock vibe.

Our favorite track of this release is “With Open Eyes”, a very emotional piece that features some more Post-rockish guitars and very melancholic vocal lines. The instrumental closer “Mavericks IV” allows the album to come full cycle and close with a very mellow track.

In general we have to say that Case in Theory is a very promising young band with an excellent sound. While we wish the songs would have been longer, the band does a great job in crafting engaging songs that capture the listener’s attention. With the right promotion and a big effort of the band, we can see this band releasing more and better albums in the future.

Release: December, 2011

Country: USA