BIG SKY - A CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT

Beautiful uplifting music. The addition of Francis Dunnery (ex It Bites) has brought the Syn's sound further into its own. Steve Nardelli's compositions manage to conjure up the optimism and innocence of early 70's prog whilst fully inhabiting the hi-tech recording systems of today. Echoes of early Yes still abound, but taken on to an individual sound of their own. Highly competent playing refreshingly kept at the service of the songs not preoccupied with using technique purely to impress. I would highly recommend this album to all those who enjoy early seventies prog - not really for those into the heavier rock accented side of prog. Four and half stars.