Bigelf - Into The Maelstrom
Review by Ercan Kuru
"Into The Maelstrom" by Bigelf is a captivating album that showcases the band's unique blend of psychedelic rock and progressive metal. The album takes the listener on a musical journey through intricate time signatures, soaring vocals, and haunting melodies.
The opening track "Incredible Time Machine" sets the tone for the album with its driving guitar riffs and catchy chorus. "Alien Frequency" features a hypnotic bassline and a mesmerizing vocal performance by Damon Fox. "The Professor & The Madman" is a standout track with its haunting piano melody and eerie atmosphere.
The album's title track "Into The Maelstrom" is a tour de force that showcases the band's musical prowess with its intricate guitar work and explosive drumming. The final track "Vertigod" is a beautiful ballad that showcases Damon Fox's emotive vocals and the band's ability to create a powerful and moving piece of music.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Hypersleep (demo) | ||
| Control Freak | ||
| Alien Frequency (Remix) | 4:14 | |
| The Professor & the Madman | 5:59 | |
| The Professor | 05:59 | |
| Control Freak (Remix) | 2:50 | |
| Mr. Harry McQuhae | 6:13 | |
| Theatre Of Dream (demo) | ||
| Itm | 8:9 | |
| Control Freak (freak mix) | ||
| Already Gone | ||
| Control Freak (remix) | ||
| Theater Of Dreams | ||
| Incredible Time Machine | 3:56 | |
| Edge of Oblivion | 6:33 | |
| Alien Frequency (Demo) | 2:45 | |
| I T M | ||
| Alien Frequency | 4:14 | |
| Alien Frequency (remix) | ||
| Mr. Harry McQuhae (Demo) | 3:21 | |
| The Professor & The Madman | 5:59 | |
| Mr Harry McQuae (demo) | ||
| High | 7:10 | |
| The Professor & The Madman | ||
| Already Gone | 3:28 | |
| Harbinger Of Death | ||
| Edge Of Oblivion | ||
| Control Freak (Freak Mix) | 3:09 | |
| ITM | (8:09) | |
| Theater Of Dreams | 4:01 | |
| Destination Unknown | ||
| Hypersleep | 5:37 | |
| Alien Frequency (demo) | ||
| Hypersleep (Demo) | 3:23 | |
| Vertigod | 3:58 | |
| Control Freak | 2:51 | |
| Theater Of Dreams (Demo) | 2:48 | |
| Theater of Dreams | 4:1 | |
| Memories |
Video
10. Edge Of Oblivion - Bigelf (Into the Maelstrom)
4. Alien Frequency - Bigelf (Into the Maelstrom)
5. The Professor & The Madman - Bigelf (Into the Maelstrom)
11. Theater Of Dreams - Bigelf (Into the Maelstrom)
9. High - Bigelf (Into the Maelstrom)
6. Mr. Harry McQuhae - Bigelf (Into the Maelstrom)
1. Incredible Time Machine - Bigelf (Into the Maelstrom)
12. ITM - Bigelf (Into the Maelstrom)
2. Hypersleep - Bigelf (Into the Maelstrom)
3. Already Gone - Bigelf (Into the Maelstrom)
7. Vertigod - Bigelf (Into the Maelstrom)
8. Control Freak - Bigelf (Into the Maelstrom)
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Catalog Numbers
- QIHC-10060/61
- IOMLTDCD 397, 0506768
- 0676-2
- IOMLP 397, 0506761
Labels
- Hydrant Music
- Inside Out Music
- Inside Out Music, Century Media
- Inside Out Music , Inside Out Music
Listen online
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- lyssna på nätet
- online anhören
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- kuunnella verkossa
- lytte på nettet
- online luisteren
- ouvir online
Formats
- 2 × CD
- Album
- Limited Edition
- Digipak
- 2 × Vinyl
- LP
- Album CD
- Red CD
- Album All Media
- Unofficial Release
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Century Media Records Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Inside Out Music |
| Licensed From | Inside Out Music |
| Recorded At | ITM |
| Mixed At | 11AD |
| Mastered At | D2 Mastering |
| Glass Mastered At | Arvato |
| Lacquer Cut At | Optimal Media GmbH |
| Pressed By | Optimal Media GmbH |
| Exclusive Retailer | Inside Out Music |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Drums | Mike Portnoy |
| Producer | Damon Fox |
| Vocals | Damon Fox |
| Keyboards | Damon Fox |
| Guitar | Damon Fox |
| Bass | Damon Fox |
| Layout | Thomas Ewerhard |
| Mastered By | Dave Schultz |
| Mixed By | Alain Johannes |
| Recorded By | Damon Fox |
| Remix | Danny Saber |
| Sleeve | Damon Fox |
| Design | Damon Fox |
| Lacquer Cut By | MK |
Notes
- Japanese version, double CD, 7 extra tracks
- Total playing time
- CD 1: 62'16"
- CD 2 (Bonus Disc): 22'34"
- Removable sticker on front cover:
- =========================
- Ltd. Edition 2 CD Digipak
- Incl. extra disc with 7 bonus tracks
- Produced by Alain Johannes
- (Eleven, Queens of the Stone Age,
- Them Crooked Vultures,
- Chris Cornell, etc.)
- Feat. Mike Portnoy on drums
- On the back cover:
- © 2014 InsideOut Music • ℗ 2014 Century Media Records Ltd., under exclusive license
- from InsideOut Music • Licensed from Bigelf • Made in Germany
- On the CD 1 surface:
- © 2014 InsideOut Music • ℗ 2014 Century Media Records Ltd., under exclusive license from InsideOut Music • IOMCD 397 • Licensed from Bigelf • Made in Germany • 0506762 [LC [01414]
- On the CD 2 (Bonus Disc) surface:
- © 2014 InsideOut Music • ℗ 2014 Century Media Records Ltd., under exclusive license from InsideOut Music • IOMLTDCD 397 • Licensed from Bigelf • Made in Germany • 0506768 [LC [01414]
- A release in a three panel DigiPak with a separate 16-pages booklet.
- Track durations are not specified on the covers and are given for reference (from EAC data).
- 180 gram vinyl released in a gatefold cover including the CD in a clear plastic sleeve..
- All credits and lyrics on colored inner sleeves of vinyl discs.
- This transparent red vinyl version is strictly limited to 100 copies and only available here in our InsideOut webshop
- transp. red 2LP+CD
- 16 page booklet
- (Eleven, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, Chris Cornell, etc.)
- © 2014 InsideOut Music • ℗ 2014 Century Media Records Ltd.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 4 582329 400601
- Barcode (Scanned, String): 5052205067680
- Barcode (Printed): 5 052205 067680
- Label Code (Back Cover): LC 06975
- Label Code (CD1, CD2): LC 01414
- Matrix / Runout (CD1): [arvato logo] 55720251/0506762 21
- Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI LB 45
- Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 0716
- Matrix / Runout (CD2): [arvato logo] 55720248/0506768 21
- Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI LB47
- Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 0716
- Barcode: 8 85417 06762 0
- Barcode (Printed): 5 052205 067611
- Barcode (Scanned): 5052205067611
- Label Code: LC 01414
- Matrix / Runout (A): BE 40675-02 A2 MK
- Matrix / Runout (B): BE 40675-02 B1 MK
- Matrix / Runout (C): IBE 40675-02 C1 MK
- Matrix / Runout (D): BE 40675-02 D1 MK
- Matrix / Runout (CD): ifpi L574 manufactured by optimal media GmbH AE40681-01
- Mastering SID Code (CD): ifpi L574
- Mould SID Code (CD): IFPI 9709
- Barcode: 5 052205 067611
- Matrix / Runout (SIDE 1): BE 40675-01 A2 MK
- Matrix / Runout (SIDE 2): BE 40675-01 B1 MK
- Matrix / Runout (SIDE 3): BE 40675-02 C1 MK
- Matrix / Runout (SIDE 4): BE 40675-02 D1 MK
- Barcode: 5 052205 067680
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): ARVATO 55720251/0506762 21
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): ARVATO 55720251/0506768 21
- Label Code: LC 06975
About Bigelf
Bigelf is a progressive rock/progressive metal band formed in Los Angeles, CA in 1991.
Name Vars
- Big Elf
Members
- Damon Fox
- Repe Lumikumpu
- Steve Frothingham
- Ace Mark
- Richard Anton
- A.H.M. Butler-Jones
- Thom Sullivan
Summary by Ercan Kuru
Comments
Masterpiece
Amazing band. Great song. Love all of their albums.
The band's 2014 album, Into the Maelstrom, features Mike Portnoy on drums, but clocking over an hour and featuring many epic-sized momens like the coda of "Edge of Oblivion", is also the least listenable of the four. To a degree, their subsequent inactivity was a logical conclusion.Highlights: "Mr. Harry McQuhae".
I can't believe how great this album is. The world (controlled media ) is sleeping on them big time. I guess the days of "Experimental /mind altering " rock is long over and we're all just
"Counting Sheep"
;-)
"Counting Sheep"
;-)
This is song is super amazing.
I will check a good record store next week in order to buy 1 or several LPs of those guys. A shame that nothing has been released since their last album (this one). Saw them live once, it was a blast. Hope they'll manage to regroup and tour again!!!
What irony: Mike Portnoy plays on a song called "Theater Of Dreams"... *g*
Great song and lyrics.
niiiiiice !!
There is definitely a Beatles influence in this song.....
Possibly one of the greatest albums of all time
Big Elf blowing my mind once again!
They should be huge... I'm missing why they're not. Did they forget to sell their souls or what?Seriously. . If this was the 70 they'd be huge. They're amazing.
Kick ass song...!!!!!!!!!!!!
sebastian bach is that you?
!!!
THIS WHOLE ALBUME IS SO FREAKEN AWESOME !!!
This sound is pure evil
Wow...This is great..!!!!!! ??
They weave seamlessly between sounding like a lot of the great bands from the 60's and 70's. If I didnt know any better I would've assumed they were a British group
Sounds Beatle-esque.
