Some bands just get better with time and experience. They rise from ordinary to outstanding. Poland's Riverside is such a band. When I found 2003's 'Out Of Myself,' I thought, these guys are on to something very, very good. There is creativity and inspiration here; this is not your ordinary progressive metal or rock. With 'Rapid Eye Movement,' Riverside secures their place among the best of the best in progressive metal.
The bottom line is this: this is outstanding progressive metal, possibly without equal in Europe. If this is the future of progressive metal in Europe (and elsewhere), then we have the promise of a very bright future. Riverside is at the top of their genre and should be equally commended for their originality and creativity. Highly recommended!
Riverside is quite possibly the future of European progressive metal. This is their best work to date: innovative and compelling. Each song delivers dramatic progressive sounds.