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With a feeling for unusual melodies and fanciful sound atmospheres, Simon Collins pulls his listeners into his spell. Born in London, Simon moved to Vancouver at 8 and lives there still. As early as the age of 5, his dad showed him how too play drums and by 14 Simon was drumming in various bands in and around Vancouver. He then taught himself how to play piano and guitar, and by the time he was 16 he was already composing his own material. Simon's 2000 debut LP did well in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. For the past four years Simon recalls, 'I spent some time writing material for the new LP and working with various producers on potential songs but the results never satisfied me, thus I decided to take the production into my own hands'. With Time for Truth Simon presents his second album which shows him not only as a songwriter and singer but as a producer and multi-instrumentalist. The album features 12 total tracks including 'Reason', 'Sunburn', 'Awesome Machinery', 'Mirror' and the title track. Lym. 2005.

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The Sophomore Album from the Son of Former Genesis Drummer Phil Collins.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Big improvement on his debut, July 13 2005

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Ed Rose "dwwashburn" (toronto, ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Time For Truth (Audio CD)

Though not really a fan of his first release, I felt it had enough potential to warrant checking out the follow up.
Time For Truth maintains what I like about Simon which is his concepts and lyrics. The man is a thinker and that aspect is what makes him a worthwhile artist. This disc, production wise, is also far more organic. Real drums, much less antiseptic programming, some great guitar work.
Where it leaves me wanting is the visceral impact of the lyrics far surpass the SOUND of the recordings. Sonically, no chances are taken. Simon plays some wonderful drums, but they are mixed infuriatingly low. His vocals lack bite and confidence (which is a shame, because he can sing). The whole thing feels too cautious. There is a sheen to it that undermines its lyrical punch and relevance. The production sterility that marred his first is still very much present. Having said that, the disc is definitely worth the modest price and Simon remains an artist to watch. Hopefully he won't take four or five years to follow up this disc.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!, Mar 8 2006

By MarKing - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Time For Truth (Audio CD)

Simon obtain a work that won't defraud his musical and family antecedents. With an inherited interpretation style, obvious influences of the progressive electronic music and some opportun elements similar to the best indie rock sound The central track can become a classic!

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3.0 out of 5 stars It's nothing like the first release!, Dec 19 2005

By P. Wagner - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Time For Truth (Audio CD)

I was utterly disappointed to find out that this new release didn't sound like the first one. The dreamy atmospehere which was created by his first release fades away in this release. It also uses quite a bit of cussing, which I am not a fan of. It's just not the same, wasn't it for his great voice. Where did the slight trance influence go? There are maybe one or two good songs on this cd. Don't expect too much!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Big improvement on his debut, July 13 2005

By Ed Rose "dwwashburn" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Time For Truth (Audio CD)

Though not really a fan of his first release, I felt it had enough potential to warrant checking out the follow up.
Time For Truth maintains what I like about Simon which is his concepts and lyrics. The man is a thinker and that aspect is what makes him a worthwhile artist. This disc, production wise, is also far more organic. Real drums, much less antiseptic programming, some great guitar work.
Where it leaves me wanting is the visceral impact of the lyrics far surpass the SOUND of the recordings. Sonically, no chances are taken. Simon plays some wonderful drums, but they are mixed infuriatingly low. His vocals lack bite and confidence (which is a shame, because he can sing). The whole thing feels too cautious. There is a sheen to it that undermines its lyrical punch and relevance. The production sterility that marred his first is still very much present. Having said that, the disc is definitely worth the modest price and Simon remains an artist to watch. Hopefully he won't take four or five years to follow up this disc.

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