Prognosis announce book of short stories ‘Definition: The Short Stories’

PROGNOSIS have announced a book of short stories!

Titled Definition: The Short Stories, the book of short fiction is directly inspired by the music and lyrical concepts, which centres around the flaws in the human condition, from the band’s debut album, Definition, which was released last year. The book is scheduled to be released tomorrow (August 2nd).

Some stories stay close to the world created by the lyrics of its parent track; the ferocious track Drones becomes The Aftermath, a story which takes you back to the same post-apocalyptic, dystopian future where humanity has been usurped by technology the song enraptures you in. Whilst others veer off into a world of their own making while still resonating the same message that the lyrics, which are also printed in the book before each short they helped inspire, convey. Elsewhere, there’s an Indian love story which author Phil Weller like to describe as “Romeo & Juliet if it was written by Steven Wilson“ and a story in there called Melting Winter which asks the question of what would it have been like had George Orwell published NinteenEightyFour in the world in which that book was set. The book is a great achievement for the band and its author, accentuating the progressive mindset that made the songs on Definition such a rewarding listen. This, in turn, is an engrossing read.

“I’m incredibly proud of this book,” beams Weller. “It’s the culmination of many years of hard work and, not only does it stand as a unique companion to an album, but I also feel confident that it stands up in its own right. I know other musicians have published fiction before – in fact, there’s a hint of Nick Cave‘s twisted storytelling in some of these stories – but to my knowledge, no other band has released a book directly linked to a record. You don’t have to like PROGNOSIS or even know of us to enjoy the book. Plus it’s full of song and band references for the eagle-eyed metalhead which I had a lot of fun dropping in throughout.”

Definition: The Short Stories is set for release on August 2nd and will be available via the band’s website.

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