Artist description Classic Progressive Rock with Spiritual Themes.

Music Style Spiritual Rock, Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Christian Rock

Musical Influences Yes, Genesis, Deep Purple, Rush, Kansas, Spock's Beard, Salem Hill, Glass Hammer, The Flower King's, Transatlantic, King Crimson, Glass Harp, Jimi Hendrix, Phil Keaggy, Kerry Livgren

Similar Artists Progressive Rock. Classic Rock. Christian Rock. Yes, Jethro Tull, Genesis, Kansas, Deep Purple, Rush, King Crimson, Christian Progressive Rock, Progressive Christian Rock

Group Members Eric Naylor: Voice. Mike Tenenbaum: Guitar, Keyboards, Voice. Steve Stortz: Bass Guitar. Doug Meadows: Drums. We're Pleased to announce the new addition of Dave Stratton on keyboards!

Instruments Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synthesizers, keyboards, bass, vocals, drums

Albums An Other Life

Press Reviews I'm always ecstatic when new prog bands emerge, especially ones that are original sounding, creative, and spiritually minded. So I was overjoyed to receive a promo of Akacia's debut album, An Other Life. Billed as "Progressive Rock with Spirit" Akacia lives up to the hype. It's both quite progressive and the lyrics don't shy away from themes of faith and deliverance. Musically, Akacia has a unique, free-flowing, fusion-tinged style lifted from the early 70's progressive and psychedelic movement. Their songs are long and detailed, with lots of clean guitar riffs and nice synth and organ interludes upheld by a competent rhythm section. Comparisons are hard to make, because they are pretty original sounding. In some ways it reminds me somewhat of very early Kansas, without the violins. The vocals by Eric Naylor sound a bit like Ty Tabor of King's X, clean and soaring and pleasant to listen to. Even the lyrics sound like they were written in the early 70's, with a pure simplicity that echoes some of Phil Keaggy's Christian work with Glass Harp. Mike Tenenbaum, the principal songwriter, plays adequate, inspired lead guitar and adds some tasteful keyboard playing. His guitar solos rip, especially the extended jam on Hold Me. Doug Meadows and Steve Stortz round out the band with solid drum and bass playing, respectively. My only beef with this album is the cover art, which looks cheesy. Otherwise, this album is highly recommended. (From Dave Taylor "Virtuosity")

Additional Info DEBUT CD

Location Boston, Ma - USA

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