A 1980s masterpiece?!! A rare thing, indeed, for the prog world post-punk and amidst the techno revolution. A difficult album to
obtain--I'd been trying for over two years since I first read reviews and heard a song of theirs--and I am so glad I did! Though its
sound is, obviously, a bit dated, it is full of catchy melodies, fine symphonic and classical constructions, awesome
recording/engineering, and very high calibur playing. This album reminds me a lot of a prog masterpiece from some 20 years later:
KOTEBEL's "Omphalos"--not just because of the presence of the flute but because of the frequent juxtaposition of jazz elements
(soli or constructs) over the predominant classical feel to the music. JEAN-MICHEL JARRE is mentioned though TANGERINE
DREAM and VANGELIS would be my suggestions for who the electronic elements most sound like. Every song is melodic, well
constructed, and stands well on its own--while offering just enough variations to not get mixed into one lump (e.g. the folkiness of the
last song contrasts well with the Electronic elements of the song just before it.) I love how every band member gets a turn reiterating
the main theme in the third song "Marsb'li Kr'nik'k IV-VI. - The Martian Chronicles IV-VI." And I love the distinctiveness of the two
guitarists. Plus, it's always to hear good old fashioned pre-gated, pre-metal drumming. Awesome album with nary a flaw. I've been
playing nothing else for over a week now and am liking it more and more with each listen. EASILY a masterpiece of symphonic
progressive music!
BrufordFreak |5/5 |
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