Brisbane based rockers Patient Lounge are attuned to a style and era of progressive music far
The track combines the power and heat of the 90s, with acoustic rhythms mixed with the more abrasive and metallic sounds of modern rock. It gives the listener a feeling of assortment and diversity whilst also bringing some steady serenity to the piece. The strings are the de facto dominant piece of the music, taking a central and focused role in steering the song through its course.
As with any progressive music, Treehouse moves from moment to moment constantly changing the kind of song it previously was to make itself compelling as it jumps from segment to segment. It is easy to get immersed in the battles of the lead guitar, the drums and the zealous vocals. Each segment in the track blends skillfully into the next, pulsing the listener’s energy. The meticulous composition, rhythmic mastery combined with the interplay between the instruments and the band is what makes this single stand out.
It’s a sonic journey and lesson in well arranged progressive music, the kind that sounds far beyond its time and simultaneously grounded in the era where the music witnessed its golden days. A welcome revival, undoubtedly.