SHIPWRECK

Italian project LIVING STILTS is the creative vehicle of composer Luca Mavilia, whose stated aim is to create "evocative soundscapes and letting the listener's imagination roam". Aided by lyricist Vincent Spasaro and like-minded vocalists and instrumentalists the concept album "Shipwreck" was crafted, and was released through Azafran Media and Musea Records in 2014.

At the end of the day, "Shipwreck" comes across as a pleasant production in general. There's nothing truly wrong with it, but apart from the brilliant opening piece nothing truly great either. A pleasant album by a band whose talents have yet to reach their full potential. If you are a fan of concept albums in general, and have a deep fascination for artists exploring sounds, moods and themes that are heavily inspired by late 70's Pink Floyd, then chances are good that you'll find this CD enjoyable.