Magnified Eye�s Transition was recorded in 2003 but kept on a shelf somewhere until late 2005. It�s a shame, as it�s a good album that�s got plenty working for it. First up is the singing. Torben Egebjerg is a rarity � a singer who can really belt out a vocal line. It gives the faster paced numbers a sense of urgency, and gives some dramatic heft to songs like �Drain the Lizard.� I�d say he�s almost John Garcia-esque. The other noteworthy aspect of Transition is the playing. I really dug the almost jammy �Songs of Sweet Disease,� with its various percussive instruments and boogie-down harmonica. They stretch out the album with a number of brief, acoustic-like interludes that showcase the band�s willingness to stretch the boundaries of rock. Transition is solid, traditional stoner rock with enough twists to keep the average fan interested and hopefully gain some new fans as well.

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