http://www.myspace.com/cogrockmusic

Cog are another Australian progressive rock band, but unlike Karnivool, they are a bit less heavy, a bit more experimental with their instrumentation and song structures, and a hell of a lot more political!  Cog are a band that require a lot of thought and reflection to get the most out of. 

Sharing space is their latest album, and is probably their softest work to date (1 previous album and 2 EP’s).  This has caused a bit of scorn from long time fans feeling that they’re going away from their roots, but I think its the start of them finding their own truely unique sound, and distancing themselves from the “sounds like Tool” label they’d been given with their previous efforts.

The amazing thing about these guys is that they’re a 3 piece.  Much like Muse, they manage to create a sound much much larger than what you’re used to hearing from 3 piece bands.  With their complex rhythms, I can’t even begin to comprehend how much effort Flynn the vocalist, must put into singing and playing guitar, as often the rhythms will weave together in unbelievably intricate ways.

While all 3 members are amazing, a Cog review can’t be written without praising the amazing drum work of Lucius Borich.  The beats are never boring, and lay a fantastic foundation for most of the songs to flow around.

Its a pleasure to listen to, and I look forward to seeing what these guys come up with next.