True Myth sadly only released two albums, but what a great debut album they left behind! This album is widely recognized as being the first Canadian digital album released and seems to have its fame based mostly on this fact, but for me it is what lies on the vinyl that makes it for me.
No question True Myth were a progressive rock band that had jazz leanings and were likely 5 years too late on the scene as the whole prog rock scene was pretty much gone by then.
True Myth were a 5 piece art rock band that are in the Starcastle and Tai Phong camp with Yes like structures and excellent harmonies and songwriting not far from Renaissance in many ways (minus Annie Haslam).
The song "time and time again" is the highlight for me on this album with is luring melody and thoughful composition. I also love the delicate vocals of Bruce Cummings who sings this particular number in grand epic style.
True Myth were graced by the keyboard talents of Tom Treumuth who played mellotron, piano, fender, arp and Yamaha synths throughout this album. Tom would also go on to produce albums for Helix and Honeymoon Suite in Canada years later.
The whole album is just excellent from start to finish and if you can find this album still it is well worth picking up !
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