Hailing from the hills of Northern New Jersey, the progressive rock trio Mythology has built a solid following since 2007 on the back of musical perfectionism and a downright dizzying array of recorded output. Bandleader, guitarist, and vocalist Brynen A. Sosa has always maintained a simple, though ambitious, blueprint: to create a body of work that is meticulous, masterful, and full of breadth, all the while sprinkling in some light-hearted lyrical humour to stop the whole thing from taking itself too seriously.
Along with drum giant Jordan Morrissey and bass master Dave Lockhart, the band's chemistry is something truly special—the kind you just can't manufacture. Their extensive 'spice rack' of influences—from Yes and Rush to Nirvana and The Mars Volta—ensures their sound is constantly fusing different flavours. Having already supported legends like Yes and Peter Frampton, their pedigree is unquestionable.
They've capped off their latest LP, ‘The Story of Sound’, with an absolutely titanic, nearly 12-minute track, ‘Condensation / All That Lives / Planck Epoch’, which rolls three songs into one continuous suite. It harks back to the classic progressive rock modus operandi of long-form, album-closing epics, but with a seriously current alternative and art rock twist. While the full record is designed to flow as one giant piece of music, this magnificent suite absolutely stands on its own merit, offering a restless, constantly evolving soundscape.
The opening movements hit hard with rampant, complex guitar work and heavy percussion, immediately showcasing the technical finesse Sosa, Morrissey, and Lockhart possess. This leads into a chaotic middle-section punctuated by spiritual riffs and punchy, unpredictable basslines that demonstrate the trio's sheer mastery of their instruments. Yet, the chaos is fleeting, transitioning into a transient moment of calm before the raw, lingering chords and ambient noise of the closing passages draw things to an inspiring conclusion.
Lyrically, the song tackles a protagonist's struggle with mental health and the crippling feeling of having failed at life. But in true prog style, the bleakness gives way to hope. As the band themselves put it, the track is “An anthem for mental health, and dedicated to anyone who has felt they've failed at something.” The hopeful, repeated mantra at the finale is a genuinely moving call to arms, reminding anyone struggling that “Failure is not the end, but rather is a new beginning.” A seriously impressive closing statement from a seriously impressive band.
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