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I can't believe I haven't heard this before.

I was moved by how beautiful this work is, every moment of descent and ascent is just perfect. The positive atmosphere the songs create is to be admired. I don't think it's been a long time since I enjoyed listening to an album as much as I did when I heard this. The passion for the melodies, for the percussion, the soft and enveloping vocals of the members of Safari. A true marvel

Lush acoustic guitar work, soaring two and three voice vocal melodies, as well as a virtual sonic cornucopia of instrumental, lead guitar and synth passages help shape Moon Safari's sound. Their music is so uplifting and powerful that it is the perfect accompaniment to our (hopefully) brisk summer weather. Some of the vocal harmonies have Crosby, Stills and Nash-like qualities, and are also reminiscent of other 70s prog rock icons such as Starcastle and Firefall with their truly "angelic" vocals.

Almost every track on this 2-CD set is a true prog rock gem, from the a cappella opening of Constant Bloom to tracks like Methusela's Children, a Yes and Spock's Beard influenced song that features Rick Wakeman-like synth as well as heavier riffing over Steve Hackett (Genesis) inspired lead guitar work. The "flowery" style of Crosby, Stills and Nash oozes through In The Countryside with the vocals and bright, clean acoustic work as well as the haunting vocal and melodic backing vocals. Moonwalk is quite simply the best track this band has ever done ..... Dramatic and building in nature, it speaks of man's quest to explore space and takes on a heavier Uriah Heep feel with heavier riffs and a swirling Hammond organ. Sudden Camel-like tempo changes, Steve Hackett-esque lead guitar work and outstanding melodic choruses help to create a prog rock masterpiece.... ¡¡¡¡Goosebumps!!!! Bluebells brings the first CD to a close and, with its traditional, almost "folk" vocals and vocal riffs, reminds me of Yes' We Have Heaven from their album Fragile.

The second CD continues with a celebration of summer rituals with The Ghost Of Flowers Past. Big and dramatic, with slide guitar work similar to Steve Howe (Yes) and strong mellotron string effects, it also reminds me of classic 70's Strawbs. Yasgur's Farm has a more rocking, fast-paced Klaatu feel and is about the spiritual "awakening" that was a by- product of the Woodstock generation. Lady Of The Woodlands takes on Kansas-like qualities with its mix of heavy riffs, keyboards and violins, and A Tale Of Three And Tree offers a brief acoustic intro before the 30+ minute opus Other Half Of The Sky. With a classic Yes structure, this song encompasses all that is good about 70s prog rock, with endless melodic choruses and instrumental passages; all based on a recurring theme in true Yes style. Tracks like Yes' Close To The Edge and Genesis' Supper's Ready come to mind when listening to this track. The second disc ends with To Sail Beyond The Sunset; a quiet piano and vocal flavoured track that slowly brings the listener back to earth and the realities of everyday life.

Both sides A and B are a true demonstration of how to do a record right, full and loaded with positivity, energy, love, feeling. There are many things that I fully appreciate when analysing an album.

I wish I could develop this review more but the only thing I have to tell you is to listen and feel every moment of the song as if they were the last plays of your life, because the level of this work is MAGNIFICENT.

10/10, 5 stars. Hats off to such a beastly masterpiece.

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