Featuring Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess and Tony Levin, legendary supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment finally returns with the new album “LTE3” which is destined to surprise the listeners with a brilliant creative force.
“Hypersonic” will delight true prog metal acolytes constantly delivering an overdose of technical rhythmic patterns and unexpected twists that often emphasize the powerful role of the pummeling drums and the crunchy riffage which will ultimately evolve into refined solos.
“Beating The Odds” showcases a heavier entertaining approach yet the main rhythmic rampage will embrace flamboyant dynamics with the insane shredding in contrast with the triumphant tones of the elaborate keyboards arrangements and the bright melodic guitar progressions.
“The Passage Of Time” unleashes pure energy through the convoluted rhythmic segments following a familiar & successful prog metal pathway as the band meticulously blends inflamed grooves and elegant guitar harmonies.
“Shades of Hope” marks a poignant moment offering a flawless combo of elegant piano melodies and gorgeous polished guitar phrases which certainly amplify an emotional theme.
There is a lot going on throughout the final opus “Key To The Imagination” as the palpable instrumental chemistry generates multifaceted tonalities shifting from intense groovy patterns fueled by the sharp riffage to luminous melodic passages enriched by the extensive & extremely intricate guitar leads.
After about twenty years hiatus “LTE3” is the perfect way to celebrate a triumphant comeback and you will be instantly impressed by the immense talent and the prowess of the musicians behind Liquid Tension Experiment.