Full Album Stream: Angel Vivaldi - Away With Words [EP]

So one of the newest sections I created was "Full Album Streams".  Not only did this gave folks something to listen to when they are cruising the site (being that the original intention of this site was to acts as a hub to explore), but also a chance for people to explore new artists, new genres, and new albums before deciding to purchase them (also from links on AFGM's site).

Full album streams seem to be a new fad that a lot of internet savvy people are jumping on.  It can be in the form of a Soundcloud widget, a YouTube playlist, or even a single YouTube video.  This often gives record labels a chance to promote new artists and for people to subscribe to their social media pages.  So hopefully this provides you access to some new music, bands, and/or artists.  Cheers!

PS - Feel free to send us an email if you have any albums you think you should be on this list or a new one coming out we missed.  We're always listening!

(Artwork by AFGM.  Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Angel Vivaldi is a special friend of AFGM, as he has been very kind to us in the past and given two amazing interviews for two separate albums (Away With Words, and Universal Language).  Angel is self described as "InstruMetal" as he takes his songwriting talents to another level without the use of a vocalist.

AFGM: Away With Words - An Interview With Angel Vivaldi

He has been a successful independent artists since his arrival on the scene in 2003.  He has collaborated with many musicians, and has been involved with multiple projects such as I Legion, Chris Clancy (Mutiny Within), Max Illidge (40 Below Summer), and many more!  Angel has maintained great consistency with musicians involved in his solo project, which include:

Jake Skylyr - Bass | Jason Tarantino - Guitar | Bill Fore - Drums

His latest EP, Away With Words, was released on March 11th, 2014.  The EP was mixed, mastered, and produced by Will Putney and Randy Leboeuf at The Machine Shop.  Putney has extensive experience in production; working with bands such as Northlane, Oceano, Structures, Upon A Burning Body, Miss May I, Bury Tomorrow, For Today, The Acacia Strain, Vision of Disorder, Texas In July, and many more!  LaBoeuf is also a household name for metal lovers; working with artists such as Vanna, Wolves At The Gate, Gideon, Reign Supreme, Counterparts, and many more!

(Album artwork courtesy of Angel Vivaldi)

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(*All songs listed above are AFGM recommendations, as I have a love for all five of these songs!)

"The concept EP will definitely make you rethink your thoughts on instrumental music and what it means to record, produce, master, and market your product." -AFGM

"I wanted this record and all future records to be timeless. I don't want production value or tricks to date my material so I went for a mostly organic approach... Real amps, real keyboards/synths, real drums, genuine performances, crisp production but not overbearing." -Vivaldi

"Every facet of this record embodies the concept of how everything possesses their opposite within itself- in every bad person there's compassion, in every teacher there is a student, in every male there are female attributes, etc." -Vivaldi