The Inhabitable Zone, the much awaited 2020 release from Longmount Co’s finest musicians is hot off the presses and even hotter in the streets. ( )’s (pronounced “Parenthetical Spaces”) freshman album is full of dynamic and well thought out jams. Though it has only been released for a little over a month, tracks such as Prehistoric Frog Stomp and A Pi Forme are already household favorites, depending on the house. This album with 10 full length tracks is sure to please those looking to rock out, jam out, and be brought back to earth with a signature style. If Pink Floyd owned a few surf boards, it would be this album. Not only do the tracks on this album tell a musical story, the inside jacket tells a written one. These two go together like Sailor Jerry’s and Geometry Wars. Though the story is considered to be implied lyrics, these words are powerful enough to stand alone, however they reach their fullest potential when paired with the music.

Big Al from the Colorado Institute of Exploratory Music of the World (C.I.E.M.W) SAYS………

I Give the Inhabitable Zone’s debut album an 8.5 out of 10. I really enjoyed the connection that each song has with one another, and it flows beautifully throughout. “Lynx” and “Final Capacitor” are my two all-stars. “Final Capacitor” explores multiple different genres such as Reggae, Funk, Alternative, and Jam, and really shows the varity ( ) has to offer. As creative and original the album was, I found myself wanting longer releases after the long winded tension. Upon my second time through I got goosebumps when “The Inhabitable Zone (i) started, knowing that there would be two more connections made with that song throughout the album (The ol' Triple T.I.Z.). An album that is able to connect within itself is an album that makes itself whole and complete, leaving the listener satisfied yet not desperate for resolve. Did I forget to mention, forget to mention the lyrics? There are none, deal with it. With that being said they do offer optional lyrics in the booklet that comes in the sleeve of the album. If you like exploratory music give T.I.Z. a listen. No matter whatever kind of ears you'd like them to be, you ears will be glad they were graced by this music.

The Inhabitable Zone made waves internationally as it was was the album of the month in the prestigious Australian Jam-rock zine Big Nitum's Sleeved Headphone Review. Here's what they wrote about this album down under....

The Inhabitable Zone floats well in the amoebus genre of jam music. Always danceable, this album can be on a long kite string, but strong cymbal and a hard percussion keep it grounded. Sometimes a "machine gun" like guitar keeps a strong rhythm, this is particularly noticeable in Prehistoric Frog Stomp. Production holds a strong live buzz with those imperfections that show its homemade. The theme in Mr. Wash is cleverly maintained throughout the track, with many different iterations. Prehistoric Frog Stomp hits hard and many a strong fist pump could accompany it. Terminator (ii) has sensual picking, going quite melodic. A Pi Forme does a classy version of a more upbeat modern dance jam song. Overall tight performance between the band members and big changes midjam were neat and tidy, both surprising and yet perfectly welcome and in line. Having heard performances from the guitarist going back to his busking days, working for cheez-its and gatorade, this album is an incredible leap from the early days and incredible tribute to the truly shred-worthy axe weilder the guitarist has become.

Artist Spotlight: Sam "Shreddy Topper" Marvin

Fronted by an educated experienced, ecstatic, eager guitar player of excellence, Marvin’s skill and discipline shine through on a few tracks leaving this listener wanting to hear more from the all-star lead guitarist. The Inhabitable Zone incorporates intellectual inspirational installations of illustrations that will immediately be an international hit. An artist arriving at all avenues of atmosphere, ambiance, and articulation, Sam brings to the table a level of talent that leaves no room for argument who the star of the album is. Though he doesn't wear them often, he is a man of many hats. All levels of production were done by the same hands that picked the lead guitar notes. Take a look at those hands, because they also were responsible for the album artwork throughout. As if that was enough, all lyrics were penned by this multi-talented young man. No matter whatever kind of ears you'd like them to be, you ears will be glad they were graced with his tones. Speaking of tones, Sam's tone is a mile wide in all the right ways.

In all seriousness folks, this thirty year old guitar ace put a lot of effort into this album and all of it comes through. Each part has evidence of Sam's care and expertise. This undertaking was no small task and surely it won't be his last. With the time, care, and energy Marvin put into this album, the world waits for the next one. He's a talented musician, a great teacher, a wonderful friend, a creative artist, and an all around incredible human being. Also, he was also Prom King his senior year of high school.

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Here's what others are saying about the album:

“Wait that was Sam’s band?! That was really good I thought it was one of your jam bands that I like. Wow” – Taylor Konstan

“I want to hear it” -Lucy Burton

“Best album to come out this decade” Terrence Fogarty

“I’d buy it a watch” -Amani El Seraway

" " -Edgar Winter Group

"5 stars, Two thumbs up, Two stores, ones door!" -Joe Laham

"This album gunna rain" Ollie Williams with the Blackuweather music review

Lastly here's the Type II Music Review out of Fairplay CO:

In a world filled with Chevys and Fords The Inhabitable Zone’s freshman album is a spaceship, a spaceship that brings you to an Alien universe. Within this Alien universe there is only one Habitable Planet, the planet of Shapoopy. The Shapoopians are an intelligent bunch, each one connected cognitively between Brains. The music in Shapoopy is unsaturated, untamed, and unprecedented, it consists of uncharted melodies and grooves. There is one band that the Shapoopians love, this band rules them all. This band has sold 5 trillion records on Planet Shapoopy which has earned them a triple Plutonium Record. This band is “The Inhabitable Zone” or lovingly referred to as TIZ by their fans. When Shapoopians go to a TIZ show their morale is high, their feelings are pleasant, and it’s a way for them to get away from the stress and trouble of planet Shapoopy. I had a chance to witness a TIZ show. When they walked out on stage the Shpoopians went wild, Alien fireworks shot behind them, everyone respectively supporting their favorite TIZ song shirt. As they pick up their instruments the anticipation builds, The Shapoopians trying to call the opener with their friends. The crowd simmers and the music starts, TIZ opens with the self-titled track “ The Inhabitable Zone (i)” Now they have the Shapoopians Directly where they want them. Before the Shapoopians go into an all connected, dream like state, and before they start cognitively synchronized dancing for the remainder of the show they start talking to their friends discussing the chance of getting a Triple TIZ, or TripTIZ as they call it. A TripTIZ of course is referring to “The Inhabitable Zone (i)”, “Terminator (ii)” and “The Inhabitable Zone (iii)” or TIZprize as the Shapoopians call it. The anticipation of a TripTIZ finally settles and the band plays on. Their music is Reminiscent of a dream, bringing you through Peaks and Valleys, creating Tension, then offering you a Release before going back into the unexplainable parts of the dream. I was in a euphoric state when they went into “Lynx”. The Shapoopians say that the band “The Amphibians” another Shapoopian favorite, drew inspiration from “Lynx” to write their song “Weigh.” As the concert draws to a close, and the Shapoopians come out of their Synchronized dream dancing, they start to realize the The TripTIZ is not a reality for this show. While The Shapoopians leave the venue they are all talking about the next time they will be seeing TIZ, seeing each other and entering Dream Euphoria again.

We love you Sam!