MYSTICETI AMBASSADORS PART 1

The second prolific album produced within a relatively short period by this band that is coming from the Munich region. Yet again with a total length of more than 70 minutes! And then the album title makes further promises. Yep, Part 2 is already scheduled for the end of the year 2022. What an ambitious workload! Concerning the line up they've expanded a bit, bassist Frank Thumbach has been added to the fold. And additional guitarist Wolfgang Zenk (ex-Sieges Even) also appears on two songs. Probably important to know, especially drummer Andy Lind turns out to be a busy musician and composer, best known for recording top-notch music on solo paths too, but also in collaboration with the likes of Panzerballett and Schizofrantik. Just let me assure that this album has matured on all fronts, also regarding the songwriting.

While dealing with gusty ghosts, tiny monsters and other enemies, they are offering prog pearls which are overly heavy loaded, highly melodic and definitely well produced. THE ANCESTRY PROGRAM, or oftenly shortened to TAP, are starting with the extended Dark To Overcome, just making it to a suite. Yep, to develop attractive compositions with more than 10 minutes playing time are not a problem for them. What immediately strikes is the punchy bass and the strong lead vocals contributed by Ben Knabe. Lovely Lies bears contrasting moods, soaring space guitars, ambient synth patterns, also some smooth Beatles pop appeal in between. When considering the last two tracks, including the preferred My Enemy, this is even provided with a bunch of metal guitar riffs, getting close to bands like Opeth, Pain Of Salvation. Or Sieges Even of course, obviously coming from influences due to some personal transition. This album is a must have concerning your comprehensive prog collection.