www.fictionist.com Fictionist has long been a secret of Utah’s music scene. The band boasts six members which permits them a dynamic and intriguing orchestration. Their unique sound derives from classic and modern rock, jazz, psychedelia, and even classical and folk music traditions. Their songs are honest, organic and graceful, with ear-catching textures and accessible yet atypical arrangements. Since the band’s first album, Invisible Hand, they’ve worked tirelessly towards the most energetic and deliverable live performances around. Their live show has been described as “a menagerie of sounds, rhythms and tempos which enabled the listener a twisting, turning musical journey.” (groovinatthegrind.com) Lasting Echo, the group’s second full-length effort to date, was recorded and engineered by Utah’s super-producer-extraordinaire Scott Wiley. After creating something truly universal, organic and heartfelt, Wiley and the band walked out of the studio to deliver their labor of love to the world in order to leave a lasting impression. "Always," the album’s opener sets the tone for what’s to come—shrilling guitars, big drums, and a huge bass sound. Songs "Blue Eyed Universe" and "Strangers in the Dark" deliver very catchy pop qualities, ripped apart by Wilco-like guitar solos to achieve a sound that is both approachable and genuine. "Suffering Angel" and "Have Mercy" show us even more of the musicianship this band has to offer through vocal melodies and harmonies that would mak