making shore

Label: Giant Electric Pea

Damanek is a progressive rock project led by British multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Guy Manning, alongside keyboardist Sean Timms and saxophonist Marek Arnold. Their third studio album, Making Shore, released on January 13, 2023, showcases the band's blend of '70s prog influences with contemporary elements.

The album is divided into two parts:

Part One features seven standalone tracks addressing socio-political and environmental themes, such as climate change and mental health. Notably, "In Deep Blue" draws inspiration from Manning's personal experience with his son's scuba diving journey.

Part Two comprises the five-part suite "Oculus," a 30-minute epic exploring themes of alternate realities and self-discovery.

Track listing:

Part One
• A Mountain Of Sky 7:13
• Back2Back 5:57
• Noon Day Candles 6:31
• Americana 4:53
• In Deep Blue (Sea Songs Pt. 1) 4:20
• Reflections On Copper 5:00
• Crown Of Thorns (Sea Songs Pt. 2) 6:02
Part Two

Oculus

• a) Overture 9:05
• b) Act I - Spot The Difference? 4:29
• c) Act II - The Corridor 4:23
• d) Act III - Passive Ghost 6:26
• e) Act IV - A Welcoming Hand 7:15