The Progspace: “We’re left with strong feelings of uplifting melancholia, if that makes any sense, triumphant, yet aware of the hardships and traumas endured on our journey so far. And that is the exact moment I know there’s no way around a perfect 10/10 for “Binary Dream”, because it’s nothing short of breathtaking, both on a technical and emotional level. The sky’s the limit for this Lebanese quintet, and with this third album, the course has been set and Turbulence is more than ready to conquer the Prog Metal stages all over the world.”
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Aardschok Magazine: “Singer Omar El Hage has developed a beautiful ‘texture’ in his voice, adding color and feeling to the fairly complex metal of the band. However, the strength of ‘B1nary Dream’ lies in the unity of the collective. This is evident in the very strong instrumental tracks (function over form!) and the long instrumental passages in the title track. Guitarist Alain Ibrahim has an impeccable ear for both catchy riffs and wonderfully melodic solos […] Yassin provides a moody addition to the tight musical foundation. Sometimes spellbinding, sometimes almost industrial.”
Get Ready To Rock!: “Right from the first note on the album’s opening track, ‘Static Mind’, concentrated listens reveal that the intricacies of the song structures and the musicianship, at first hard to pin down, are presented in much the same way as do the genre’s universal benchmark, Dream Theater. That comparison doesn’t always stack up, but we can also hear echoes in tracks like ‘Ternary’ and ‘Hybrid’, which have darker sounds and even more complex song structures than the norm.”
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Amplified:“Each track on “Binary Dream” is a carefully forged gem that explores different facets of Progressive Rock and Metal. From the hypnotic rhythms of “Static Mind”, which slowly morphs into a thunderstorm of technical brilliance, to the epic complexity of “Ternary”, which builds up a veritable maelstrom, Turbulence takes us on a journey full of musical surprises and emotional depths. The blend of djent, jazz fusion and traditional prog rock gives each piece a unique dynamic.”
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Skull and Bones Magazine: “This is progressive metal at its best, with quieter phases and really good instrumentation. “Time Bridge” then builds up the tension for “Manifestations” in fairly short minutes, almost like its own little intro. If you keep in mind that, according to the band, the album is about a robot developing its own consciousness through dreams, the whole thing seems even more profound.”
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Lebmetal: “Turbulence has pushed the envelope further with this new album. “B1nary Dream” brought in a better production, a more diverse sound with plenty of new musical elements. Some oriental fusion mastered on keys by Mood Yassin, some new ways to weave riffs into choruses and carry the vocals.[…] Crafting melodic guitar lead lines by now seems to be an easy thing for a talent like Alain, every track has a memorable signature on lead guitar. ”
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Man of Much Metal:“This is an incredibly strong sounding album from start to finish, where every ounce of power and clarity has been wrung from a mix that supports and accentuates each and every note. Each of the five musicians within the band can be heard, their performances laid out in a crystal-clear detail that only serves to demonstrate just how accomplished they all are as individuals and as a collective unit.”
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The Progressive Subway: “Indeed, I would say Turbulence’s greatest strength is songwriting, which feels like a rare strength here in the underground, and as such, it seems more and more like that quality is the number one thing that draws me to some artists over others. Turbulence’s layering of instruments and their juxtaposition of complex rhythms leads to some really exquisite musical moments.”
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Dead Rhetoric: “Add in the modern, low-tuned guitars against the varied jazz fusion/progressive keyboard swirls, as well as forward-thinking bass passages that often prop themselves up to boost the adventurous angles and it’s easy to understand that Binary Dream for Turbulence could be their strongest record to date. This is a modern progressive metal recording that exudes confidence, hopefully garnering the best appeal from all parts of the world.”
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Heavy Metal Philosophy:“Coming in on Number 2: Turbulence with B1nary Dream. This is Prog out of Lebanon, and I love this record! Every member of this band is a beast on their instruments, but they don’t have to restrain themselves. They’re capable of the grandiosity of a Dream Theater, but they keep it concise. They don’t have an instrumental solo break every few seconds, they really focus on the groove an the music, keep it tight kind of like a TesseracT.”
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Prog Radio: “The album’s composition boasts a balance of melodic craftsmanship and technical proficiency that appeals beyond the prog-metal aficionados to a broader spectrum of listeners, making it an ideal fit here at Prog Radio. The band’s background, emerging from the unlikely prog-metal scene of Metn, Lebanon, adds a unique layer to their music, infusing it with a blend of cultural influences and a passion that comes through in their music.”
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Mostly Metal: “Just when you think the album couldn’t become better anymore, we’ve reached the 14minutes title track, delivering the full palette from headbanging to goosebump moments, and closing as a hot “prog anthem of the year” contender. Along this epic, the robot’s identity unfolds, questioning the lines between man and machine.”
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Danger Dog:“The story is told in Turbulence’s inventive and technical, but highly accessible and listeneable, progressive metal. It’s prog that finds roots in traditional heavy metal, then adds djent riffs, rhythm, and groove, some spry, often subtle, jazz fusion nuances, and even some ambient music sounds. Perhaps most subtle and sublime is Omar El Hajj voice and vocal arrangements.”
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Real Gone Rocks: “This follow up takes things a step further. Actually, it gies much deeper into prog metal, and occasionally explores other even heavier sounds. Some of the tracks – particuarly thise which centre more around the drums – even flaunt a love of extreme jazz fusion, as if someone within the Turbulence family has overdosed on old Planet X records.”
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Man of Much Metal: “If you’re on the hunt for a progressive metal album that has one foot in the past, and the other very much in the here and now, Turbulence might just be exactly what you’re looking for. I have certainly become very fond of ‘Frontal’ and it isn’t difficult to see why. This is quality music, quality musicianship, and heart all in one very enjoyable progressive metal package.”
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The Progressive Subway: “Stand up comedy has been described as dodging laser beams, and I believe the same applies to progressive metal. There are so many factors that can knock an album down from being a masterpiece. Cheesiness, over self-indulgence, a lack of focus, just to name a few. Yet somehow, against all odds, Turbulence has managed to dodge every single laser beam and come out unscathed with an absolutely magnificent work of art.”
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Your Last Rites: “No song quite exemplifies this focus on emotion quite like “Faceless Man.” It spends a fair amount of its time employing piano, subdued vocal melodies, and otherwise softer instrumentation to create a warm, uplifting-but-somewhat-melancholy mood, so much so that when it spends its entire latter half showcasing the soloing talents of guitarist Alain Ibrahim and keyboardist Mood Yassin (yes, they even have a member named Mood), there is never an instant that feels self-indulgent. And when they’re doubling up? Big win. This focus on emotional quality and dynamic swells also carries through the album’s heftier tracks, and they do indeed lay down some thick riffs.”
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Danger Dog: “ […] fans of traditional progressive metal will find Turbulence both challenging and entertaining in the technicality of their songwriting and the skillfulness of their musicianship. Their song arrangements abound with tempo changes and twisting time signatures while rising with fine guitar and keyboard solos throughout. […]”
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Mostly Metal: “Music is an incredible gift to express all kinds of emotions, and Turbulence manage to bring in a wide range of them here, showing how vulnerable life can be. The lyrics follow the concept, but also can be transferred into an individual context. Music-wise, everything fits perfectly together, from the complex, yet accessible song-writing and the excellent technical skills of all musicians to the well-balanced production. This is progmetal at its finest, with songs evolving like waves to carry the listener away. For me, “Frontal” revealed its magic more and more with every spin, and is for sure one of this year’s exciting discoveries.”
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Progarchy: “If Turbulence can continue to write and perform as they have done on “Disequilibrium,” then their future could be a very bright one indeed.”
Wpapu: “Disequilibrium is a treat to those who enjoy progressive metal from the 90’s, and early 00’s. The next step will be a huge challenge for the band, and if they successfully pass it, they are onto something really big.”