They are snapshots in time that speak to personal circumstances that drive us to make life-changing decisions…both good and bad. The songs on the album are a sequence of events, which document his thought processes and eventual deterioration. Says Simmons about the concept behind the album, “The central theme of the album focuses on the downward spiral and ultimate demise of a man due to the psychological and physical effects of a long term, self-imposed isolation. The cover of the album features stunning works of art by Babak Tafreshi, an award winning photographer working with National Geographic, Sky&Telescope Magazine, and the European Southern Observatory. There is a broad range of influences in the music, but echoes of Pink Floyd and David Gilmour can be heard in several of the album’s tracks. The album’s musical style reflects progressive rock icons of the past while staying firmly rooted in the modern art rock genre. Two and half years in the making Radio Silence was completed in February of this year. All songs on the album were written, performed and produced by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dale Simmons. The album also showcases two members of Porcupine Tree, Gavin Harrison on drums and Richard Barbieri on keyboards and synthesizers. Greenville, SC – The Prog Rock community is buzzing about the new release by progressive rock ensemble Exovex featuring members of Porcupine Tree, NIN, Devo, Sting & Steely Dan! Radio Silence is the project’s debut album and features Josh Freese (NIN, A Perfect Circle, Devo) and Keith Carlock (Sting, John Meyer, Steely Dan) on drums.
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