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SCHEHERAZADE AND OTHER STORIES

Renaissance

 

Symphonic Prog

4.32 | 1405 ratings

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Nhelv
2 stars I know people will get mad at my rating but I simply can't get into this album. I appreciate the effort, and musicianship is truly phenomenal, but there's nothing here that catches my attention, not even the epic.

Let's start of by saying what this album sounds like, it's very reminiscent of Genesis and Jethro Tull. It's also quite inspired by prog folk tendencies, however they're utilized in a very bombastic and pompous way, which is why this album made it to the Symphonic Progressive Rock sub-genre.

When it comes to the music, you will find lots of orchestral arrangements mixed with Hammond organ and guitar work. The epic features some of the most memorable parts and the best solos of the album. With that said, I'm not in love with it.

I'm giving it two stars because I don't like it at all but apparently it's considered a masterpiece within their fan base. So it's two stars for me, for fans only.

Nhelv | 2/5 |

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