ALONE

This is one of the most theatrical and melodic concept albums you'll ever come across. If you want to give it a try I'd suggest you listen to it in a more melancholic moment. And that's not because the entire album is totally melancholic, but because of the way you'll perceive it.

More than any other neo progressive works I heard, this albums transports pure emotions. I don't know exactly how this band does it, but part of it has be the unique playing of the guitar. Sometimes it feels like there's a second vocalist but then you realize it's actually the guitar. And that also seems to be why so many people like to compare this band to Marillion. If you ever heard Steven Rothery's solo in Marillion's song Easter you'll know what I'm talking about. You cannot elude yourself from effect of this guitar.

One of the other reviewers said that a good vocalist doesn't need to speak the language perfectly in order to express emotions and I really have to agree. He could sing Klingon and he would still get his point across.

Bass, Drums, and Keyboards may not be as dominant as the guitar, but they create melodic arrangements that sometimes even surpass those of the greatest in this genre. It's not just a bunch of extraordinary talented musicians that happen to play together. No, this is what I call a perfect fusion of instruments and voice.

Maybe the best thing about Alone is that you never get tired of listening to this CD. Every time you hear it you discover something new.