Pryzme's “True Stories… And Other Lies” is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Pryzme’s "True Stories… And Other Lies" is a blend of emotional storytelling, progressive rock, and fearless creativity.

The story of Pryzme began in 2014 with the name Lingus, before gaining the new identity as Pryzme, completely inspired by the dark side of the moon. The band is based out of Rennes and is renowned for their unique ability to blend progressive rock, adding onto a fusion of rock along with pop, and is deeply inspired by Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, and Yes. The transition of members has changed over the years, but Pryzme has stayed the same, known for intriguingly crafted songs, adding a love of contrast and harmony. The band has been showered with new energy because of drummer Lucas Planque and bassist Benoit Toquet, and has created a lively energy on set with their presence.

Their latest album, "True Stories... and Other Lies," has marked a new confident chapter. After spending almost half a decade, Pryzme delivered a collection of songs that is detail-oriented and emotional at the same time. The music is a connection; it feels like a heartfelt conversation with textures and layers of harmonies and instruments, and enriching moments. The uniqueness or the thing that makes them different from others is their ability to evolve without losing their essence.

They balance it well. They are not just songs; they are experiences that you wish to revisit every time, each time hearing them in a new light.

Pryzme’s new album, "True Stories… And Other Lies," is a smooth mix of emotion, storytelling, and great musicianship.

Self-produced and mastered at Chab Mastering studio in Paris, it takes listeners through themes like nature, anger, and the search for recognition. The songs are long, unfolding like waves. They change moods and styles in a way that keeps you hooked. Their track, "End of the Anger," is a beautiful highlight of a mix of rhythms to metal with scat-style singing. It showcases a journey with different stages of a deeply emotional storm, from the stage of highs to lows or frustration to peace, in a sense.

"Earth Song" is very different but equally powerful. In it, the planet speaks to humanity, watching us destroy it with a kind of sad distance. It’s like a musical story about the environment, both beautiful and haunting. Then comes "Silent Place", a 12-minute track that shows Pryzme’s love for big, ambitious pieces. Though lengthy, it is not boring; the richness and melody stay strong while the details keep changing with the music unfolding.

Pryzme doesn't wish to stick to only one genre or style; they mix and match different influences and blend them so smoothly and beautifully that all things club together and feel natural. This makes their album unique since it can be loved by the fans of progressive rock and by the people who love thoughtfully crafted music.

"True Stories… And Other Lies" isn’t an album to rush through. The project is best enjoyed when given full attention and allowed to reveal its story. It’s a true amalgamation of ambition and heart—music that’s both impressive and deeply human.

With this album, Pryzme makes a powerful and heartfelt return. Four years after their debut, "Four Inches," the Rennes-based band has grown into a more confident and defined sound. Their new album blends rock and metal with emotional storytelling. This feels like a new journey with varying moods and twists, accompanied by layered memories and those cherished moments that will stay together forever. This album will deep dive you into the feeling and showcase the mixing of arrangements and layered instruments with a deep emotional touch. Pryzme created a set record with its deep, meaningful, emotional, and ambitious style at the same time, and stated that they can pull their style forward.