With Encore Vol. II: Sonic Birth Live, The Progressive Souls Collective (TPSC) is now making their mark in the live album sector. Concurrent with the album’s release through Metalville Records is lead single ‘A Formula For Happiness’.
Recorded at the Artrock Festival 2022, the album brings the atmospheric ambience of the concert directly to the fans’ homes. At its core lies the live performance of their debut concept album Sonic Birth in its entirety, which unfolds its power in this live rendition.
The band plays with precision and passion. Lead vocalist Vladimir Lalic was said to mesmerise the audience with his vocal strength and commanding stage presence. Guitarist Florian Zepf delivered gripping riffs and tasteful solos, complemented by Jamie Powell’s solid bass lines, that together form the foundation of the band’s sound. Gerald Peter added depth and dynamics on keyboards while drummer Tim Korycki provided the essential groove and backbone to the ensemble, steering the band through intricate odd-time signatures and complex rhythms with finesse.
The final polish on this live album comes courtesy of Reuben Cohen, member of the Grammy-winning Lurssen Mastering team from Burbank and mastering engineer for legends such as Metallica.
Tracks featured on the album are: ‘Human Denaturation’, ‘Metature’, ‘Comfortable Darkness’, ‘Killing True Beliefs’, ‘Fractional Emotion’, ‘A Formula For Happiness’, ‘Inner Circle’, ‘You And Me Alone’, ‘Hurt’, ‘Destiny Inc.’ and ‘Mind Treasures’.
