Kurgan's Bane:
Lisa Francis - Lead Vocals
Pete Laramee - Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Jeff Laramee - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Luis Nasser - Bass, Keyboards

Track listing:
1. Through The Camera (7.09)
2. Just Look At Me Now (6.36)
3. Warm Winter Nights (4.38)
4. Frankie Five Angels (4.12)
5. Headless Mice (2.30)
6. Feudal Tourniquet (3.50)
7. Nap In E Minor (1.18)
8. The Curtain And The Rose (4.56)
9. Bad Blood (5.44)
10. Broken Clock
11. Regina (8.21)

The album title says "The Future Lies Broken".

Well, I don't think that Kurgan's Bane's future will lie broken. This US band might as well have a bright future because this album is very good.

Their music is melodic yet complex progressive rock with heavy guitar riffs. They have similarities to Heart, 80's Rush & Saga.

My favorite songs are the opening "Through The Camera", "Just Look At Me Now", "Warm Winter Nights", "Feudal Torniquet", the short instrumental "Nap In E Minor", "The Curtain And The Rose" and the closing "Regina".

The musicianship is flawless. The female vocalist Lisa Francis has a strong voice, Pete Laramee is an amazing guitarist, Jeff Laremee is a highly technical drummer and Luis Nasser delivers a steady bass playing.

My only criticism would be the flat "garage rock sound" of the recording. Kurgan's Bane is not as good as Rush, but with a better production their next album might be a real killer!

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-Reviewed by Greger Rönnqvist-

Contact: Kurgan's Bane P.O.Box 6050 Baltimore MD 21231 USA
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