ABOUT TIME

Huw Lloyd-Jones (vocals) and Ian Hodson (keys) are the main men behind the project called ALSO EDEN.Despite having their roots at the beginnings of the new millenium,ALSO EDEN exist as a normal band since 2005 with the addition of Ralvin Thomas on bass,Simon Rogers on guitars and Mark Hall on drums. The Cheltenam-based 5-member act performs live for the first time in July 2005 and starts recording their debut with new songs,but also some old material from late-90's.

''About time'' was privately released in 2006 and it is a very good example of modern progressive/art rock with strong vintage references.Five songs,mostly lengthy, compositions present a band with great talent,who like to care of every detail on their songs.''About time'' can be very lyrical and melodic,but also complicated and challenging at the same time.The vocals of Lloyd-Jones are definitely awesome with a deep expression and a bright color,surrounded by the melodic guitars of Rogers and the lightning synthesizers of Hodson.Influences come from old-GENESIS (listen to the delicate acoustic guitars and the fine moog solos),SPOCK'S BEARD and of course bands of 80's UK prog,mainly MARILLION (lots of atmospheric keys around),PALLAS (at the more dynamic moments) and PENDRAGON (combining melodic guitars with background synths),but the closest comparison would propably be STRANGEFISH.A great debut for this band,which certainly deserves your attention.Recommended to fans of progressive rock in general,who want to explore a fresh-sounding band with talent...3.5 stars is my exact rating for this pleasant work.