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THE DREAMS OF MR JONESArkNeo-Prog2.86 | 12 ratings |
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b_olariu
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Ark is one of the british bands from first wave of neo prog movement from early to mid '80's,
but with all that they remain rather unnoticed in comparation with other names from this field.
First album issued under Ark name appear in 1988 named The dreams of Mr Jones. Well in
vein of Pendragon, Iq but little more straight in compostions, not overly complex or with
comlicaterd moves in arrangements, but still enjoyble for sure. I like this first Ark album, very
pleasent vocal parts sung by Anthony Short, not at all like Fish, more like Peter Gabriel in
some parts, what he done in the '80's. The band and album generaly is totaly unnoticed , even
by neo prog lovers, is nothing very impressive overall but belive me, has that special
atmosphere of the neo prog of the '80's I realy like, sincere band in my opinion. Some
members from here, among others John Jowitt on bass , he will meet him in Jadis couple of
years later, doing what he know best neo prog. All pieces from here stands as good, not a
weak moment IMO, the arangements are up tempo with little mellower parts, as a whole ok
towards great, even the album is short in lenght almost 30 min, but better less and good then
a lot and weak. 3 stars easy , realy one of the unfairly unnoticed band from the '80's neo prog
movement, they were light behind in popularity , Pendragon, IQ, not to mention Marillion were
already by this album issue 1988 gods in the field. The neo fans who wants to discover a
sincere band with pleasent and enjoyble moments give this album atrey worth it.
b_olariu |
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