ACROSS THE WATER

Jadis' second is a consciously more all-round band effort than their well-received debut, not just about the wild guitar solos, but with a fatter bass and more countermelodies from keys. Across the Water is a typical example of neo-prog- lite, having a dated 80's style "thin" sound, accessible melodies, but generally good song writing, with the best of them starting with a memorable intro, then some verses and an extended instrumental break with tempo changes and different solos. Songs are a little bit uneven, but with such strong numbers as Everywhere I turn, Daylight Fades and In Isolation it's a deserved 3 and a half stars - its not as fresh as the debut, but still better than what followed.