FREQUENCY

I have always been a fan of IQ, I think they are the true heirs of unsurpassed Genesis (Gabriel era). IQ have produced over the years still valid albums, until the realization of wonderful "Dark Matter", in my opinion the pinnacle of their career. It was therefore logical that, after almost 5 years of waiting, I had many expectations from this "Frequency", even though I was very sorry of Martin Orford abandonment. Unfortunately I must say that I'm partially disappointed by new work: I think especially the composition vein of the band has lost some fervent imagination that always characterized them. Some songs are good, as the initial "Frequency" and the epic "The Province". The other songs are anonymous, with rather banal melodies, rhythms often boring, sung without the usual passion. Some of these songs will redeem in part with a good instrumental final, while "One fatal mistake" and "Closer" are really poor in my opinion, two pop songs not worthy of IQ. So, I hope "Frequency" is only a route accident, I believe that the IQ can still say a lot.