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3RDegree

Hackensack, NJ Rock / Progressive Rock / Art Rock

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Members: (l-r) Robert James Pashman-bass/keys, Eric Pseja-guitar, George Dobbs-lead vox/keys, Aaron Nobel-drums, Patrick Kliesch-guitar, Bryan Zeigler-guitar

Sounds Like: 10cc, Todd Rundgren, XTC, Genesis, Tears for Fears

Label: 10t Records

Manager: Robert James Pashman

Bio: “You’re Fooling Yourselves!”, wails 3RDegree lead singer/keyboardist George Dobbs on the band’s lead-off single from the new CD THE LONG DIVISION-their first since 2008. This song-as well as a few others on the first half of the album-flesh out the band’s 2012 political treatise: that America’s ... See Full Bio

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“So, in due course I put on the album and then proceeded to sit there with my mouth open, and my ears more so. Where on earth have these guys been hiding and why didn't I know about them before?...Melody, passion, hooks to die for, this prog/melodic rock album is essential. 'Nuff said. 5/5 stars”

— Kev Rowland, www.ProgArchives.com

"I listened to it for the first time in the car just after it arrived was greatly impressed. My wife commented that it had been awhile since she saw me with that big a smile on my face while listening to new music. No repeat listenings required...it is a masterpiece boys...I am very impressed."

— Marc Catera, www.ProgArchives.com

“Overall, we have an album that consists of thoughtfully constructed songs, with intelligent lyrics, plenty of melodic hooks, and accomplished musicianship with enough Prog elements to satisfy the die-hards, and there's not a weak track to be found. When I approached this album I was worried that the bar had been set too high with Narrow-Caster, and the band couldn't possibly hope to surpass it. I'm happy to say I was totally, utterly wrong. RATING 9.5 OUT OF 10”

— Ron Faulkner, www.DPRP.net

“It might be hard to find a more original progressive rock album released in 2012 than The Long Division. If you’re a serious listener of progressive rock, do yourself a favour and get this right now, especially if you’re not faint of heart! RATING 9 OF 10”

— Rok Podgrajšek, The Rocktologist.com

"The Long Division" is exactly what prog in 2012 should be: hard hitting, joyously accessible, challenging in sound and word, and above all excellent

— Steven Reid, Fireworks Magazine UK

“If you’re really into prog rock music then don’t let this album slip away… RATING 8 of 10”

— Thanos, Grande-Rock.com

“The ten tracks cover rich and highly varied ground from the art rock suite of "Televised" to the simpler acoustic/electric guitar of "The Millions Of Last Moments". Highly recommended.”

— Klaus Reckert, Gaesteliste.de (GERMANY)

“Smart US Proggers on the state of their nation...in other hands this could've been dreary or contrived, but 3RDegree bring an incredibly versatile approach to their music...Plenty to keep you occupied here. ”

— David Keevill, Prog Magazine (UK)

"Overall, this is a timely, thoughtful and melodically sparkling musical song cycle that gets better with each listen" RATING 15 OUT OF 16

— Nick Tate, Progression Magazine

“3RDegree have finally established themselves as one of the standard-bearers of the American progressive rock scene. Highly recommended. (Rating-Heart -highest rating)”

— Merlin, Progressive-Area.com

“DPRP also has a review of 3RDegree's The Long Division. They gave it very high marks as well. And I must agree, what a poignant presentation of the current political situation in the United States on a very well structured progressive rock album. A lot of influences being pulled together there, from pop to early prog to Marillion and more. But it certainly blends and really pulled me in even from the first listen. That usually concerns me because it is not normally a recipe for wearing well. But that hasn't been the case with this album. I think it's getting better with each listen.”

— Progtologist, Amazon.com

“The new record proves that the fresh and original formula hasn’t lost any of its strength... “The Long Division” is a real listening pleasure for progheads who can also appreciate high quality pop music. ”

— Martinka Zandijk-Van Noorloos, iOpages Magazine (Holland)

"I've been listening to it non- stop 'so that I could do an accurate review'. In truth, I'd probably listened to it enough times to have taken the CD out a few days ago, I just didn't want to. I guess I've been listening to it for too long when my five year old daughter wanders around the house singing songs from it." 5/5 stars

— Tom Wright, www.ProgArchives.com

"Musically, these guys blow away the other recent leaders in the crossover genre, bands like Karmakanik, and even Steven Wilson. When trying to figure out which is my favorite track, all I can say is that it is the one I am listening to at any given point on the album. It is just that great." 5/5 stars

— Evolver (Scott), www.ProgArchives.com

“...songwriting full of twists and turns in the style of Spock’s Beard blends various styles that are not often associated with each other, but manages to pull it off successfully throughout The Long Division Rating:16/20”

— Didier Gonzalez, Highlands Magazine Issue #57 (FRANCE)

“3rdegree has released “The Long Division” and it was worth the wait. It is indeed a concept album centering on the sturm and drang of the election year. It is serious and it is biting but departs with a sense of humorous irony. ”

— Travis Rogers Jr., A Quest For Wisdom

“I can’t give enough praise to this CD. It’s the kind of cd that makes you increasingly enthusiastic with each new track. One track is utterly brilliant, and just when you think there’s no way the band can top track one, track two starts, and you’re blown away. Then, track three, four, five. . . . It just keeps being increasingly mind boggling.”

— Brad Birzer, www.Progarchy.com

"Overall "The Long Division" is a provocative and compelling experience with some exceptional musical finesse. There are moments that traverse into inventive progressive territory and yet it is a very accessible album." 4/5 stars

— AtomicCrimsonRush (Scott), www.ProgArchives.com

“3RDegree's latest is again containing many-a splendor. 3rdegree is a band that found the comfortable middle ground between pop sensibilities and prog elements. 5 OUT OF 6 STARS”

— Kris Vanderkerckhove, Rock Report (Belgium)

"Making the most of a moment of plentiful inspiration, with the help of their mentor Brett Kull, the New Jersey lads have come back with The Long Division, an excellent album that introduces a concept not too popular in the prog field: an interpretation of the global situation in the aftermath of the great economic crisis, seen through the deep divisions of the US political scene." 7/10 stars

— Donato Zoppo, MovimentiProg (ITALY)

“Quite how the band follow this is anyone's guess, but I'm rather looking forward to it, whatever it may be.”

— Roger Trenwith, Astounded By Sound

“Following once again the art-rock path that leads from Yes to Echolyn via Saga and Kansas, the quintet combines melodic flair, the solidity of rock, the diction of prog and the choral nature of soul. 7/10”

— Donato Zoppo, www.MovimentoProg.net

“My previous review posed the question about why these guys aren’t more famous, and that seems the even more obvious question now. We need to spread the word about these guys! The music created by 3RDegree on The Long Division is absolutely wonderful...”

— Jerry Lucky, JerryLucky.com (CANADA)

"To sum up this album has some great competently played music/lyrics and singer George Dobbs certainly excels in the vocal department." 8/10 stars

— Graham Rhodes, The Northern England Art Rock Society (UK)

“Overall "The Long Division" is a provocative and compelling experience with some exceptional musical finesse. 4/5 stars”

— AtomicCrimsonRush, www.ProgArchives.com

“ The songwriting has improved exponentially, the melodies are decidedly more memorable, and the instrumental parts nearly perfect. ”

— Valentino Butti, Arlequins.it (ITALY)

"Intelligent, Crafty, Quirky at times, Groovy, Proggy, Complex, Controversial at times. 3rDegree comes at you from all angles with their latest." 5/5 stars

— Scott Corcoran, www.ProgArchives.com

“I was expecting not to like this, so as to eliminate any placebo effect in reviewing this little jewel. Intelligent, iconoclastic, daring, probing and somewhat essential to progfans with a sense of today's realities. Certainly original and obviously talented, the future looks brighter for the US economy of prog. 4/5 stars”

— tszirmay, www.ProgArchives.com

“Anyone who is a fan of well-crafted and well-played US prog rock...would do well to give "The Long Division" a listen! RATING 11 OUT OF 15”

— Thomas Kohlruss, Baby Blaue.de (GERMANY)

"Dare I say it: the perfect album. None of the songs too long or too short, the instrumentation being totally complimentary unto itself, the lead vocals being varied enough from song to song to make me actually ask whether it was the same person singing every song, the backing vocals exuding sweetness while the subject matter exuding the sourness of most of the subject matter at hand. This is an album that reconciles the yin and the yang to perfect harmony" 5/5 stars

— Alex Cruzetta, www.ProgArchives.com

“...with this record, 3rdegree have cemented their position at the cutting edge of American symphonic progressive rock music...Tremendous stuff. I'll never tire of this record. RATING: 9 OUT OF 10”

— Brian Watson, DPRP.net

“Definitely in my top 5 prog rock releases for 2012. A great companion to their 2009 release "Narrow-Caster" 4/5 stars”

— Julian Belanger, www.ProgArchives.com

“...this is the highest compliment I’ve ever paid any record in a review, if the late great Kevin Gilbert were still alive, I honestly believe this is the kind of record he’d be making. Don’t miss it. 4/5 stars”

— Greg Jones (drummer & coffee expert), www.ProgArchives.com

“The overall result is exceptionally classy while remaining resolutely accessible. Terrific stuff. ”

— Stephen Lambe, The Classic Rock Society (UK)

“The imagination makes it pure ear candy for prog rock geeks, and the accessibility enough to capture the prog reluctant...quite recommended RATING: 4.5 / 5.0”

— Craig Hartranft, Dangerdog Music Reviews

“3rDegree deserves commendation for marrying potent, relevant, topical lyrics to complex yet accessible rock music, managing to express in multiple ways the frustration and hope that many Americans feel about where their country is headed. ”

— Benjamin Ray, The Daily Vault

"...the CD definitely has its own, unique character, and for that I applaud them." 4 STARS OUT OF 5

— Daniel Eggenberger, Proggies.ch (SWITZERLAND)

“If you like groups such as Echolyn and Izz, or, more generally, intelligent, sophisticated music that does not forget its rock roots, this album is for you – don’t miss it.”

— Michel Nicolas, Prog Resiste (Belgian Magazine)

“With THE LONG DIVISION, 3RDegree prove that they have reached their full maturity as a band, delivering an intelligent, well-rounded example of modern progressive rock...recommended to anyone but incurable elitists.”

— Raffaella Berry, Fire Of Unknown Origin (Progmistress.com)

“If you want a break from your usual listening routine, then you might do worse than check out the work of this highly unusual American band, a bunch of musicians as wacky and entertaining as they come... A band you should discover as soon as possible! 4 STARS OUT OF 5”

— Thironet, Music In Belgium.net

“Without question i highly recommend this one to anyone looking for intelligent lyrics and incredible instrumental work. And as a bonus we get a singer who sounds like he's having the time of his life, and he's contagious.”

— John Davie, www.ProgArchives.com

“THE LONG DIVISION is a good sign that progressive rock with stylistic ties to the more accessible side of the golden era is very much alive and well and 3RDegree are in the thick of it. Rating: 9/10"”

— Eric Abrahamsen, GLORYDAZE Music

“2012 has already been a banner year for new albums in the prog world and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. When December comes and those damned lists start popping up, trying to sort the best of from the rest of, THE LONG DIVISION should come out near the top. Which, in this of all years, is really saying something.”

— Jon Byrne, Feeding The Silence

“THE LONG DIVISION is a real winner from 3RDegree, a perfect marriage of eclectic pop and challenging prog rock that, in a perfect day and age, would find a huge audience ready and waiting to discover its riches. Highly recommended! 4.5 out of 5 stars”

— Pete Pardo, Sea Of Tranquility.org

“...this album really made me want shout out loud. It is a superb piece of writing with every track offering the listener a treat.”

— Martin Gibson, www.ProgArchives.com

“If you are looking for music that successfully combines accessibility, great musicianship and stunning vocals, look no further than Narrow-Caster, definitely one of the best releases of the first decade of the 21st century”

— Raffaella Berry, Fire Of Unknown Origin (ProgMistress.com)

“It’s not often an album as refreshing as this comes along, and we should treasure it when it does...an album that demands repeated spins, and rewards every listen with some new revelation...Highly and unreservedly recommended! Conclusion: 9 out of 10 ”

— Ron Faulkner, The Dutch Progressive Rock Page (DPRP)

“I'll admit, I actually got chills when reading along and listening to "Cautionary Tale"...I'm glad that I discovered the gem that this album is. Worthy of five resilient stars. (out of 5)”

— Dale Juday, The Prog Files.com

“...more than good enough to hit my top 10 list of 2008... Closer listening to the compositions reveals a minor plethora of subtle, complex, nuances...slight changes in sound, style & pace very much present throughout but barely audible on superficial inspection. 88/100”

— Olav M Bjornsen (in Norway), Progressor (UZBEKISTAN)

“I am really digging the latest release from the American band 3RDegree...Kudos to the band for making a record so easy on the ears and a joy to listen to. This one gets my full recommendation. 8.5/10 ”

— Jon Neudorf, Progressive Ears.com

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Wed
May 29

Alphabet Lounge
New York, NY, US | 6:30pm
Alphabet Lounge
New York, NY, US
Wed May 29 6:30pm
Details

This is a "prog rock night" and part of the East Village Music Festival. The Yellow Box 7pm Linus In The Sapphire 8pm Out Of The Beardspace 9pm 3RDegree 10pm