Monsters From The Id

by Ben Craven

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ERIC PROG definitely one of the albums of the year 2022!
for me in my top 5!
a great "epic" album!
we want more!

assurément un des albums des l'année 2022 !
pour ma part dans mon top 5 !
un grand album "épique" !
on en redemmande !
Favorite track: Die Before You Wake.

TheEliteExtremophile Craven’s latest album does not stray too far from tried and true progressive rock tropes. The songs are epic, the playing is flashy, and the artwork is fantastical. There are some passages which crib from Yes and Pink Floyd to distracting degrees, but that is a relatively minor issue in the context of the whole.

Full review here: theeliteextremophile.com/2022/06/27/album-review-ben-craven-monsters-from-the-id/

Michael Reilly Ben continues to produce some of the most intriguing progressive rock you'll hear, adding new sounds and ideas to create music that will be remembered. I've enjoyed every album he's released so far, and this is another classic of great scope and style. Favorite track: Die Before You Wake.

mili1 Simply one of the best prog albums of the year. My review on DragonJazz magazine : www.dragonjazz.com/progrock5_22.htm#bc_monsters

Brian White Just once in while you come across a complete masterpiece of music.
This album is superb prog rock.
Takes a few listens to get into but once there your in. Its by far the best album he has produced. Its heavy orchestral prog and well worth having in your collection. Just where did this exceptional music extravaganza come from?
Pure brilliance, more like this please Mr Craven.

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1.	Die Before You Wake 19:32	lyrics	buy track
Tales have been untold of darkest splendours joy could recite Mysteries enfold purveyors of the wicked delights Ages of wrath and of burning Sharpest of seers discerning with second sight Judging of all ascendent Beaming of stars resplendent Celestial harbour welcomes an endless night Oh! A spell is in the air All in art are fair Learn to love despair No! This is no mistake All the souls we take Die before they wake Oh! Charms are overthrown Vengeance I disown Art in the unknown No! There is no escape Living's a mistake Die before you wake Sacred union counters strength from our formidable foes Chances from our mind the grace and majesty once bestowed Oil of crimson for cleansing Fountains of neverending in pools endowed Fruit of our pains and toils Art by art our spoils Spurning blessed safety in a cursed shroud Oh! A spell is in the air All in art are fair Learn to love despair No! This is no mistake All the souls we take Die before they wake Oh! Charms are overthrown Vengeance I disown Art in the unknown No! There is no escape Living's a mistake Die before you wake Monsters from the id remind us in our heart we entrust Seething excitations rise above the virtue and just Equal eternal destine Vigil never resting in a warming glow Enchantments for ever after Ritualistic laughter Stirs the sleeping spectre from long ago Oh! A spell is in the air All in art are fair Learn to love despair No! This is no mistake All the souls we take Die before they wake Oh! Charms are overthrown Vengeance I disown Art in the unknown No! There is no escape Living's a mistake Die before you wake
2.	Amnis Flows Aeternum 19:11	lyrics	buy track
Good and gracious might Grant us sound and light Everlasting right Amnis flows Overwhelmed by choice Be our guiding voice In thee we rejoice Amnis flows aeternum Spare us from our prejudice Teach us grateful reverence Bathed are we in blessed streams Lo behold my muse redeemed Sing high praise to thee Subjects toil for free Damn who disagree Amnis flows aeternum Spare us from our prejudice Teach us grateful reverence Bathed are we in blessed streams Lo behold our muse redeemed Followers and scores anew Sacrifice our earthly dues Sanctify our royal reward Raging torrents all engorged Dead and senseless hearts Blind to all the parts Make no works of art Amnis flows aeternum Spare us from our prejudice Teach us grateful reverence Bathed are we in blessed streams Lo behold our muse redeemed Followers and scores anew Sacrifice our earthly dues Sanctify our royal reward Raging torrents all engorged
3.	Die Before You Wake (Single Edit) 04:57	lyrics	buy track
Tales have been untold of darkest splendours joy could recite Mysteries enfold purveyors of the wicked delights Ages of wrath and of burning Sharpest of seers discerning with second sight Judging of all ascendent Beaming of stars resplendent Celestial harbour welcomes an endless night Oh! A spell is in the air All in art are fair Learn to love despair No! This is no mistake All the souls we take Die before they wake Oh! Charms are overthrown Vengeance I disown Art in the unknown No! There is no escape Living's a mistake Die before you wake Sacred union counters strength from our formidable foes Chances from our mind the grace and majesty once bestowed Oil of crimson for cleansing Fountains of neverending in pools endowed Fruit of our pains and toils Art by art our spoils Spurning blessed safety in a cursed shroud Oh! A spell is in the air All in art are fair Learn to love despair No! This is no mistake All the souls we take Die before they wake Oh! Charms are overthrown Vengeance I disown Art in the unknown No! There is no escape Living's a mistake Die before you wake Monsters from the id remind us in our heart we entrust Seething excitations rise above the virtue and just Equal eternal destine Vigil never resting in a warming glow Enchantments for ever after Ritualistic laughter Stirs the sleeping spectre from long ago Oh! A spell is in the air All in art are fair Learn to love despair No! This is no mistake All the souls we take Die before they wake Oh! Charms are overthrown Vengeance I disown Art in the unknown No! There is no escape Living's a mistake Die before you wake
4.	Wicked Delights (Single Edit) 02:40		buy track
5.	Guiding Voice (Single Edit) 03:31		buy track
6.	Amnis Flows Aeternum (Single Edit) 04:51	lyrics	buy track
Good and gracious might Grant us sound and light Everlasting right Amnis flows Overwhelmed by choice Be our guiding voice In thee we rejoice Amnis flows aeternum Spare us from our prejudice Teach us grateful reverence Bathed are we in blessed streams Lo behold my muse redeemed Sing high praise to thee Subjects toil for free Damn who disagree Amnis flows aeternum Spare us from our prejudice Teach us grateful reverence Bathed are we in blessed streams Lo behold our muse redeemed Followers and scores anew Sacrifice our earthly dues Sanctify our royal reward Raging torrents all engorged Dead and senseless hearts Blind to all the parts Make no works of art Amnis flows aeternum Spare us from our prejudice Teach us grateful reverence Bathed are we in blessed streams Lo behold our muse redeemed Followers and scores anew Sacrifice our earthly dues Sanctify our royal reward Raging torrents all engorged

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“Monsters From The Id” is the logical realization of Craven’s musical trajectory thus far. It’s an album of two halves, each containing a traditional progressive rock “epic” the length of a side of vinyl. The two pieces comprise flowing parts and movements with both rock and Hans Zimmer-esque orchestral arrangements, punctuated by Ben's distinctive lead guitar and vocals. Yet the album is predominantly instrumental.

“Lyrics are incredibly important to me,” explains Craven, “but this music was not driven by words or language. It’s pure other-worldly escapism. It’s playing dress-up, wanting to make the world look much bigger than it seems right now, trying to recall the feeling that anything is possible, no matter how unlikely that might be.”

Visually, the album cover is a treat, featuring breathtaking artwork by Freyja Dean adorning the triple gatefold CD/DVD wallet. Sonically, things are equally ambitious. A 5.1 surround mix is included on the DVD, while both stereo and surround versions are available for digital download in 24-bit 96kHz high resolution.

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released May 6, 2022

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Ben Craven is a “cinematic progressive-rock singer-songwriter” from Brisbane, Australia.

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