HYMN TO THE IMMORTAL WIND

Their biography on PA calls them the Japanese Mogwai. Well that could be true, I do find this album has a more Explosion In The Sky feel to it and in fair play to Mono they do command their own distinctive style. Backed by an amply attired orchestra, the post math/post rock genre continues to deliver some vintage bands with great atmospheres.

The album comprises of seven wonderfully dreamy, emotional pieces all as mentioned backed with great orchestral sections throughout. The songs well depict the cover theme of two children holding hands floating through the sky with schools of hammerhead sharks swimming in tandem below. Ominous to say the least. There is hope within the album and the unity these two children potray. Individually the tracks are all great but how can you not sit up and take notice with song titles like " Ashes In The Snow", " Silent Flight, Sleeping Dawn" and " The Battle To Heaven"...whew I am tired just considering them :-). Beautiful music and in this reviewers opinion one of the high points of 2009 progressive music. Four stars.