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I am not sure I like better the neo plagiarism of the first two or the more original newer albums as these latter ones are very noisy and for no particularly good reasons. I find that it takes simply to much involvment from the listener to get into this album and most likely for the deceiving results/dividends (or repead harvest if you wish).

I saw them once live in a multi-header and we got out by the third number to get a pizza and come back for the following group . The music borders on progmetal which is a sharp contrast to their early neo-prog days.

Not as bad as I say it to be , you might give it another half star

GALAHAD's music is not overly progressive; they do, however, have a knack for catchy tunes that are miles ahead the best pop songs. Despite their poppish airs, I never tire of hearing them and I'm glad I have this album in my collection. There is some neat stuff here. "Aries" is a bombastic rocker and a fine album opener. "One for the Record" is a sort of nostalgic homage to PETER GABRIEL's live performances in the heydays of GENESIS (although no names are named, 70's proggers will recognize this instantly from the lyrics) - a little cheesy, perhaps, but moving. "Room 801" seems to be a favourite of many a GALAHAD fan but it is unfortunately nothing compared to what the band offers on their most recent album "Year Zero". "The Ceiling Speaks" is yet another nice piece of nostalgia but perhaps a little too 'neo-prog cliché' for my tastes. Finally, I must admit that hearing CAMEL's "Lady Fantasy" and GENESIS' "Chamber of 32 Doors" not only brought back some fond memories, but the tunes are both professionally done and executed with lots of heart. As usual, STU NICHOLSON provides some vibrant vocals and the sound quality (which is always a little shaky on GALAHAD albums) is not so bad here. For some unpretentious, good, clean fun, give this album an ear.