MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Pulled this gem off the shelf to re-discover is grandeur and realized that this should have been put on the website with a review long ago... JADIS then were a four piece electric quartet with Martin Orford (IQ) on keyboards, Steve Christey on the drums, John Jowitt on the bass and the amazing Gary Chandler on guitars and vocals. I remember giving a copy of this album to my brother several years ago (long time guitar player himself) and hearing his unbelievably positive comments after hearing this album. "More Than Meets The Eye" is one of those albums where everything clicked and in my opinion stands out above all the rest. Songs are incredibly delicious and offer great tempo and energy shifts with some high progressive rock twists and curls. Steve Christey's drumming is simply killer and has a extremely high level of competency.I would rank him as one of the best drummers about these days. Gary Chandler's guitar playing is stunning really! He plays with extreme dexterity and high emotion. Martin Orford adds his symphonic and lush keyboard atmospheres.and finally, my friend ,John Jowitt's and his precise bass jabbing (as he does so well). Another highlight for me is Chandler's use of harmony and this guy really has a nice voice... Fans of IQ and RUSH take note this is simply stellar progressive rock with a twinge of each aforementioned bands and a nice injection of originality throughout. For those who may be a bit jittery about them sounding too Neo-Proggish for your liking, let me dispel of your anxiety... Jadis play a wonderful and warm style of contemporary progressive rock without the plastic shrink wrap... Get it!