3.2 : ‘Third Impression’ – new album by multi-instrumentalist Robert Berry out 12.02.21 via Frontiers
8th December 20203.2 is a continuation of the progressive rock band 3, in which multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Robert Berry played alongside ELP members Carl Palmer and the late Keith Emerson. âThird Impressionâ is the follow up to 2018 debut album âThe Rules Have Changedâ and is a fine match for its predecessor, presenting a mixture of epic songs that include album opener âTop Of The Worldâ and the closing âNeverâ (the latter co-written by Berry and Emerson), plus more melodic and AOR moments.
âBeing left with âNeverâ, the final song that Keith and I worked on, weighed heavily on me,â explains Berry. âIt was as if my friend was still here as we had this song unreleased to the world. It was a big and powerful piece of music, but was too long to fit on âThe Rules Have Changedâ. However, the more I listened to it, the more it brought me back to the many conversations Keith and I had about style and where 3’s sound may have headed. I am so proud of these 3.2 albums and my time in 3. Playing with Keith was, and will remain, the best experience of my musical life.â
The choice of âA Fond Farewellâ as the first single to be taken from the new album was swiftly agreed between Berry and Frontiers. âIt can be difficult for an artist to pick which song from an album should be released first,â he continues. âThe choice made by Frontiers made complete sense. Not only because of the current state of the world, but also for reasons that true fans of 3.2 will understand, âA Fond Farewellâ is the perfect launch for the final works started with 3.â
The working relationship between Berry and Emerson began in 1987 when iconic manager Brian Lane (Yes, Asia, A-ha, etc.) and drummer Carl Palmer arranged a meeting between the two prolific musicians. The plan was to form a more melodic, song oriented band (in comparison to Emerson, Lake & Palmer) that would allow Emerson, Berry and Palmer to follow in the footsteps of the success that Asia and GTR were enjoying during that period. 3 was thus born, resulting in a top 10 US single in âTalkinâ Boutâ and an acclaimed North American tour.
THIRD IMPRESSION
TRACKLISTING
1Â Top Of The World
2Â What Side Youâre On
3Â Black Of Night
4Â Killer Of Hope
5Â Missing Piece
6Â A Bond Of Union
7Â The Devil Of Liverpool
8Â Emotional Trigger
9Â A Fond Farewell
10Â Never
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