Wasteland

Riverside’s moody *Wasteland* is rife with violent sounds and moments of vulnerability. On “Acid Rain”, the band pours out heavy riffs; a stirring, poignant quality defines “The Day After”, while a gentle spirit floats through “Guardian Angel”. Having lost guitarist and founder Piotr Grudziński in 2016, the Polish prog leaders let rip with a heavy heart on the evocative “Lament” and instrumental centrepiece “The Struggle for Survival”. This is an album about grief, acceptance and closure. 

Wasteland proves that while guitarist Piotr Grudziński’s passing indefinitely changed their dynamic, Riverside certainly has a second life as an empowered trio.

A review of Riverside - Wasteland which is out on the 28th of September 2018 from InsideOut Records. Wasteland is Riverside's first record since 2016.

Riverside - Wasteland review: While multifaceted with moments of genuine emotion, too many generic elements keep Wasteland from realizing its full potential.

Riverside - Wasteland review: While multifaceted with moments of genuine emotion, too many generic elements keep Wasteland from realizing its full potential.