INNATE PASSAGE

A stunningly great album, and a big surprise for me, as I generally don't care much for 'Heavy' Prog, or anything that has strong 'metal' tendencies, but this is fantastic. And I think their earlier reputation as a 'stoner metal' band, or whatever, just no longer applies. This is a fantastic progressive rock album, certainly with some definite psychedelia atmospherics, hard-rockin' at times, but also very intricately crafted and even delicate at times, with lush soundscapes and immersive atmosphere. And yes, quite melodic as well. Just a stunning album of great extended tracks that rocks, rolls, comforts, and delights, with intriguing and enigmatic riffs and moods. A brilliant album that I'm sure will rise even higher as I listen to it more. Best Tracks: Catastasis, Coalescence, The Purpose, Merged in Dreams-Ne Plus Ultra. rating: 4.5