PABLO "EL ENTERRADOR"

This is a rather famed second tier album from South America. It's gotten some rave reviews, but I can't go that far, the reason being that the band's style is so close to '76-'81 Genesis as to be pretty much a clone. All the elements are there- floating synth solos, staccato rhythms on the keyboards, an electric piano sound and style that copies Banks' on "Duke" exactly, Collinsy/Gabriely vocals. I don't really hear any Latin American musical influences. There's even a tune that sounds suspiciously like "Turn it On Again" at times. Locanda delle Fate is another band that is often mentioned in comparison, but it's not nearly as strong as the "Duke" influence (and besides, I'm not that sold on LDF either). Nonetheless, this is a three star album because, though derivative, the compositions and playing are very solid and my synapses did send me some pleasure signals while listening. Genesis fans who want Genesis in Spanish will enjoy this!