I discovered this band just a few weeks ago, and must say I got really impressed over this bands work. Musically the band combines different styles like melodic rock, progressive rock, hard rock and in my ears they sound like a mix of Yes, Karnataka, Mostly Autumn, It Bites.

What I especially like about this band is the two singers Kim and Rob. Many of the songs are duets between the two singers, but they also sing parts separately. I feel that Touchstone has managed to get their own style and after listening a lot lately to this band I have got really hooked on their songs, and to tell the truth it`s one of the best British bands I`ve heard in many years.

The album opens with a bit mystical intro who leads us to the titletrack Discordant Dreams. From the first chords on the guitar we are dragged into a nice musical landscape, a strong song with a fine melody and a great chorus. The instrumentation is delicate with nice details and the vocals from both singers are just beautiful!

Curious Angel is a more melodic, pop, rock oriented song and a song that grows for each time I hear it. The guitar riffs right before the chorus are really cool and the instrumental part with keys and guitar are great listening!

See The Light starts with a two minute long instrumental part. A song with a more progressive feel that are also a bit more experimental, but still with a great melody throughout and the soft parts are really nice with a great mood. The song

Being Hannah really shows the strength the two singers have and how their voices suits perfectly together.

Shadow is a very nice and melodic song, but has parts with tougher guitars and the instrumental bits give the song an interesting progressive touch.

Winter coast Instrumental is a short guitar played song that takes us to the next beautiful song Ocean Down. Also here we hear the capacity of the two singers, and it's just fantastic to listen to!

Blacktide opens with an acoustic sound and feel with the voices from the singers on top. It builds up throughout and the instrumentation in this song is of high caliber.

Dignity opens with a very warm and moody touch, also here the vocals are beautiful. The song has a more up tempo instrumental part with great keys and guitars. The song slows down again at the end almost as it started.

The Beggar`s Song ends this fine album, and it perfectly sums up many of the styles Touchstone gives us throughout the album. 98/100

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