his is a refreshing instrumental amalgam of sounds that at times evokes Happy The Man, The Dregs and Genesis - often within the same song! 2007 was not a banner year for progressive rock. In the last days of the year it's nice to see these guys reunite and give the genre a kick in the butt. For nostaglia's sake the band enlisted noted artist Paul Whitehead to create the cover art. Highly recommended - Ken Golden-The Laser's Edge
Superb 2007 release by Connecticut's Holding Pattern. Musically this is even superior to their excellent debut nearly a quarter century earlier! Shades of Dixie Dregs, Happy the Man, Yes, King Crimson & Steve Hackett's solo work are evident. We hear hints at Kenso here and there as well. "Breaking the Silence" is a very symphonic and satisfying instrumental prog album that really delivers the goods. The guitar work of Tony Spada is the highlight but the entire band is quite amazing. When they sound like the Dregs it's the Dregs at their best ("What If") and when they sound like Happy the Man it's HTM at their most exciting ("Crafty Hands"). But mostly this is a mature and highly original work by seasoned musicians at the height of their creative powers - and Tony's guitarwork on both acoustic & electric is second to none. If you enjoy instrumental progressive rock with beautiful melodies & inventive solos then this is certainly for you!
- ZNR
Comeback album from this very good instrumental prog act lead by guitarist Tony Spada. Melodic and inventive - Progress Records
his is a refreshing instrumental amalgam of sounds that at times evokes Happy The Man, The Dregs and Genesis - often within the same song! 2007 was not a banner year for progressive rock. In the last days of the year it's nice to see these guys reunite and give the genre a kick in the butt. For nostaglia's sake the band enlisted noted artist Paul Whitehead to create the cover art. Highly recommended - Ken Golden-The Laser's Edge