BOTH WORLDS

For Absent Friends

Neo-Prog

2.10 | 23 ratings

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ZowieZiggy
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If ever you would like to listen to a simple and pop progressive music, "For Absent Friends" might be one out of many bands out there who could be of interest.

But be warned, their music is "user-friendly" and not extremely varied. This album contains some good and melodic songs like "Both Worlds" but it is difficult to find a real highlight. I also believe that the name they have chosen is more appropriate for a "Genesis" cover band.

The music displayed in this album has little to do with the early history of the great band we all love. Vaguely inspired when they were three, maybe ("Never Ending Rain") but I guess that we all agree that these weren't their best times.

This album won't be the desert island one. Because after several spinning, you will get bored, I'm afraid. The good point from this album is the guitar play which stands out if compared to the other instruments. The lead singer isn't bad per se, but his tone of voice is rather mellow which doesn't really keep the interest in their music very high ("Still Loving You").

I think that the worse in here is "FAF" (for absent friends.). A syrupy ballad which you would just like to skip (even if it features a good acoustic guitar section). The end of the song being really boring and clich� (thunderstorm, rain .).

This album is more pop than prog oriented IMO. Just listen to the intro of "Tell Me" to get the confirmation. Still, its length will allow some more variety than usual. But don't expect miracles.

"Both Worlds" is best heard while you are doing another activity. Pleasant backing music but there is no need to sit down and depict it extensively. It is the type of album that sounds pleasant while you hear it for the first time. But the more you do so, the more you notice that it is flat.

Two stars.

ZowieZiggy | 2/5 | 2007-12-26

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