• PROG SUB-GENRES:
• Canterbury Scene
• Crossover Prog
• Eclectic Prog
• Experimental/Post Metal
• Heavy Prog
• Indo-Prog/Raga Rock
• Jazz Rock/Fusion
• Krautrock
• Neo-Prog
• Post Rock/Math Rock
• Prog Folk
• Progressive Electronic
• Progressive Metal
• Psychedelic/Space Rock
• RIO/Avant-Prog
• Rock Progressivo Italiano
• Symphonic Prog
• Tech/Extreme Prog Metal
• Zeuhl
• Various Genres/Artists
• Prog Related
• Proto-Prog

• ARTISTS:
• A
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• J
• K
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• Q
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• W
• X
• Y
• Z
• #
• VA: SAMPLERS
• VA: CONCEPT ALBUMS
• VA: TRIBUTES
• ALL

• MISC:
• Top Prog Albums (all-time)
• Top 2023 Albums
• Top 2022 Albums
• Top DVDs
• Videos
• Interviews
• Gigs Reviews
• Active Topics
• Review, Video

• PROG SHOPPING:
• Doug Larson's Imports

discographies forums

Windhawk
SPECIAL COLLABORATOR
Honorary Collaborator

German outfit ABACUS is among the pioneers of the progressive rock genre, issuing its debut album back in 1971 and with three more productions released prior to splitting up in the middle of the decade. After a brief reunion a few years later, they went into an elongated hiatus, reforming again towards the end of the 90's with a new album appearing back in 2001. "Destiny" is the second album by the reformed version of this act, and was released by Musea Records in 2010.

While "Destiny" isn't a production that makes me raise my eyebrows in any way whatsoever, I'd suspect that those who generally find music described as pomp rock to be of interest are ones who should give this disc a spin. Relatively easygoing songs blending hard rock and soft rock themes with art rock flurries on top in the shape of richly layered keyboards is the main course, with two epic-length creations that add a more distinct art rock expression as dessert.

Report this review (#459163)
Posted Saturday, June 11, 2011 | Review Permalink

ABACUS Destiny ratings only

• Goblin Jimmy (Nicolas)
• ab30
• Alexx (Alexandr)
• lord777lord7 (Kuehne, Axel)
• kluck17 (mike)
• Redy60 (Radoslav Glushkov)
• Ostannij Zuc (Pjotr V. Korolskij)
• Eridan99 (Gilbert Denée)
• CJSrans (Jose)
• Rsa2 (Sergey)
• mbzr48 (Mayer More)
• crimsogenes
• jacobaeus (Alberto Nucci)
• freewheeler62 (Komarov Sergei)
• noni (David)
• seouljester (jin)
• Hazy7868
• land9004 (land9004)
• Krass
• mhernand3 (Martin Hernandez Valdez)
• dyyigor1958 (Igor)
• dannyb
• fant0mas

MEMBERS LOGIN ZONE

As a registered member (register here if not), you can post rating/reviews (& edit later), comments reviews and submit new albums.

You are not logged, please complete authentication before continuing (use forum credentials).