Impending Ascension

by Magellan

Overview

Magellan's Impending Ascension is a truly great progressive rock work. Following the same formula as the previous Hour of Restoration, Impending Ascension features better, more consistent songwriting and a harder-edged sound. "Estadium Nacional" and "Waterfront Weirdos," both 11-minutes long, get the album off to a great start. They both feature timing and melody changes that have to be heard to be appreciated. Combined with the new, harder-edged sound, it's clear that Magellan has found its niche with this album. "Songsmith" and "Virtual Reality" are excellent five-minute songs, with the former built around a strong guitar riff and the latter around a strong melody. The last song of any consequence, "Storms and Mutiny," another 11-minute song, is about Magellan namesake Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe. This song builds throughout, reaching great intensity by the end on both guitar and vocals. Impending Ascension is a classic progressive rock album. ~ David White

Product Details

Release Date:	08/25/2023
Label:	Magna Carta
UPC:	0889466468025
Rank:	30899

Tracks

1. Estadium Nacional
2. Waterfront Weirdos
3. Songsmith
4. Virtual Reality
5. No Time for Words
6. Storms and Mutiny
7. Under the Wire

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Magellan   Primary Artist,Drums
Wayne Gardner   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals
Hal Stringfellow Imbrie   Bass,Vocals
Trent Gardner   Vocals,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Doane Perry   Drums

Technical Credits

Magellan   Producer
Wayne Gardner   Paintings,Screams
Hal Stringfellow Imbrie   Screams
Shawn Lux   Paintings
Trent Gardner   Composer,Cover Design
David Houston   Engineer
Mike Martin   Engineer