RE:CREATION

Welcome Inside The Brain's Re:Creation struck me like a forgotten memory from the late 60s, with sounds that feel familiar and completely new. There's a softness and classic elegance reminiscent of The Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, and Procol Harum, without being superficial. This album has an emotional charge and nostalgia I haven't felt in a long time. It's a deeply heartfelt and moving work where every instrument shines, especially the guitars and keyboards, which are simply phenomenal.

I had heard their previous album and it was solid, but Re:Creation takes everything to another level. It's as if these guys had supported Pink Floyd in Pompeii, with the same atmospheric depth and cinematic mystery. Still, Welcome Inside The Brain isn't a relic of the past: they're a modern band from Leipzig, Germany, and this third full-length album is, in my opinion, their masterpiece to date. It's bold, cohesive, and perfectly balances darkness and light.

What makes Re:Creation so special is its ability to fuse classic tones with modern sensibilities. Franky's vocal work is really strong and fits perfectly with the band's style. Lennart Jahn's keyboards?Hammond organ, layers of Rhodes, and Mellotron?provide that outstanding classic prog sound, while Georg Spieß's guitar work intertwines hypnotic riffs, distortion-laden grooves, and moments of delicate psychedelia. The rhythm section, with Johannes Niklas on drums and Jacob Müller on bass, is powerful yet inventive, driving each song forward with dynamic shifts that keep you hooked. The vocals are warm and expressive, blending seamlessly with the rich soundscape.

The production is great, organic, and lively, allowing each instrument to breathe naturally. It's clear the band has given this record their all: it's the work of musicians who understand their roots yet have a voice all their own.

If there's a modern prog rock album that proves the genre can remain emotive, adventurous, and timeless, it's Re:Creation. Welcome Inside The Brain has delivered something really special here.

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