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NOBODY CARES
METAMORPHOSIS
2003 , SWITZERLAND - Out of print/Fuori stampa
Label: PRIVATE
ALBUM REVIEW
By the development of dynamics of musical events "Nobody Cares" much reminds me of Camel's "Harbour of Tears" where the classically diverse and intensive arrangements appear only on the second half of the album. No, there is nothing in common between the music of Camel and Metamorphosis, as the principal sources of Jean-Pierre Schenk's inspiration seem to be unchangeable in space and time. Just like in the case of the project's debut outing, these are Eloy and Pink Floyd. In short, the traces of influences of these two are everywhere on the album and are especially evident on the first four tracks, though here, Jean-Pierre applies the archetypes of the late creation of the bands. The basic compositional structures resemble those in "Ra", and the parts of electric guitar, especially solos, those in "A Momentary Lapse of Reason". Of course, Jean-Pierre's vocals are not unlike Frank Bornemann, as usual. In the case of "Nobody Cares", the comparisons are not only appropriate, but are also inevitable. The active use of the sounds of Hammond is the central hallmark of the album and is probably the only constituent of the band's music, the originality of which is beyond any doubts. Fortunately, the organ solos play a prominent role on most of the tracks here. (V.Menshikov)
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