Now that 3 landed a record deal with Metal Blade, their previous album "Wake Pig" (originally released in 2004) sees its re-release. However, the album isn't exactly the same as it features new artwork along with lyrics. In addition, there are two new songs and a couple of remixes.

Musically 3 is quite an extraordinary group - so describing their music is fairly challenging to say the least. First imagine a nice pop melody, then break the structure into a building crescendo of delirious riff accompanied vocal lines... when you least expect it, everything falls into place again and you'll hear those beautiful melody-filled sections everyone loves so much. Of course there's still a lot more to their music - for example, the expressive drums and assertive basslines back the atmosphere, while the expression of acoustic guitar parts varies from tender sentimentality to brisk fretboard battering. I definitely recommend you to give this record a listen, since words don't do justice to the depth of its soundscape. What's also worth noting about 3 is Joey Eppard's (vocalist) distinctive, rather limpid voice. It gives the music a flavour slightly reminiscent of the former Fates Warning singer John Arch.

Also production of this record deserves thanks... the sounds suit the genre well, and there isn't much to point my finger at. Overall, 3's "Wake Pig" is an ordinary work of art that really deserves attention... if creative progressive metal might be your cup of tea, be sure to take a sip of Wake Pig.

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- MAGE (February 5th, 2006)

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LINE-UP:
Eppard, Joey: Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitars Gartmann, Chris: Drums and Backing Vocals Riker, Billy: Guitars, Strange Effects Stote, Joe: Percussion, Keyboards Grimsland, Daniel: Bass
Producer:	Unavailable
Mixing by:	Unavailable
Mastering by:	Unavailable

	TRACKLIST:
	01. Alien Angel 02. Monster 03. Dregs 04. Wake Pig 05. Bramfatura 06. Trust 07. Dogs of War 08. Soul to Sell 09. One Way Town 10. Queen 11. Circus Without Clowns 12. Where's Max 13. Amaze Disgrace Length: 57:29