ELOAH's new album “The Art of Loving”

Musically speaking, this is a typical eloah album singer/songwriter based song structures with new age, rock and a few jazz elements, and nevertheless it widens the boundaries of eloah music: Instrumentation and arrangements are more broadly applied while at the same time the songs are shorter and more compact. Whereas it is not a concept album, the topics are somewhat interrelated by a single subject: Redemption. This seems to be the red line through this conglomerate of styles and stories, which, however, nicely fit together on a deeper, less obvious level: There is a cry for redemption of all humankind (last day of earth, Armageddon) which naturally comprises redemption of the single person, both in a very serious way (too close, one last time) or seemingly funny and superficial (the fly, chocolate covered bear). We hear that most of us are spiritually still asleep (human kind blues), but are slowly waking up (awakening). Finally we learn that prayer and forgiveness (pray to them) will eventually lead to redemption through love as we love our planet (Pacha Mama) and as she loves us (apostles, traitors and messiahs). And within this universal love (a holy yes, light) the personal love (my home, the art of loving) is dwelling, a fountain of infinite possibilities which can all become real (אברא כדברא) once we have (and are) forgiven and have thus embraced redemption.

PRESS:
'This contemplative release has plenty of room for the acoustic side of retro prog… well produced, clean and professional'
– DP, Classic Rock Society UK

'Somewhere between Jade Warrior and The Flower Kings with splashes of classic rock gusto, Eloah (…) do offer a sublime
soundtrack to an English summer evening. If only for the protagonist's soothing voice and the enchanting paino/guitar/flute/
saxophone arrangements, you should listen to this record – one of the best albums of the year'
– Classic Rock presents Prog, Holly Wright

'This one should go down well with the true progfans, because it is a very diverse and relaxing album that offers a lot of
interesting song structures. It definitely keeps your attention from start to finish, so make sure to check out ELOAH'
– Gabor Kleinbloesem, Strutterzine, 8.2 out of 10 Points

'As you go through the album, there are bigger sounds, drifting vocals, tribal drums, strong guitar, there's a lot going on.
There are some wonderful moments, some good tunes'
– Joe Geesin, Get Ready To ROCK!

'The music seems to be an attempt to differentiate and create a new genre from the tenor and higher vocal range bands.
The acoustic guitar work will help sell this album. It is wonderful. Unique sounding and a nice break from the popular music
being released today.'
– Mark Johnson, Sea of Tranquility, 3 stars

'Piece of advice? When checking out that music, allow yourself to be at ease with yourself and the world around you, switch
your mind to emptiness, and enjoy what next befalls you!'
– 92 of 100 points, Tony – concreteweb.be

Artist: ELOAH
Album Title: The Art of Loving
Label: House of Audio
Street Date: 2nd of April 2012
Genre: New Age/Progressive/Alternative
Web: eloah.at

Band Line Up:
(in alphabetic order of the surname):
Luewton L.F. Agostinho – Acoustic Guitar
Johannes Boonstra – Trombone
Elmar C. Fuchs – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Flutes,
Piano, Orchestration
Vera de Geus – Piano, Organ
Christine Hoflehner – Vocals, German Flute
Cees Kamp – Contrabass
Ingo Leusbrock – Bass Guitar
Michael Lukas – Bass Guitar
Johan van der Meer – Drums
Dominik M. Mittergradnegger – Saxophone, Violin
Astrid H. Paulitsch-Fuchs – Vocals
Orion Roos – Electric Guitar
Adam D. Wexler – Vocals

Tracklisting:
1) אברא כדברא
2) Awakening (a gunslingers lullaby)
3) Apostles, Traitors and Messiahs
4) Armageddon
5) Human Kind Blues
6) The Last Day Of Earth
7) The Art Of Loving
8) The Fly
9) Chocolate Covered Bear
10) My Home
11) A Holy Yes
12) Pray To Them
13) One Last Time
14) Too Close
15) Pacha Mama
16) Light