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Kayak

Crossover Prog

3.67 | 137 ratings

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ZowieZiggy
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This third ''Kayak'' effort sounds at times more achieved than the pretty pop-oriented ''Kayak II'' (with the noticeable exceptions of ''They Get To Know Me'' and ''Trust In The Machine'').

The title track and opener is some sort of a combination of ''Gentle Giant'' meeting ELO. High pitched vocals and a superb rock'n'roll beat are such a fine mix. Truly dynamic and full of enthusiasm.

Vocal harmonies are very good throughout the album and catchy melodies are plenty (''Life Of Gold'', ''Bury The World'') which even reinforce the ELO feeling. But there is nothing wrong with that I believe.

There are still pop-oriented songs though, but none of them are mellowish nor embarrassing. The gently ? bouncy ''Chance for a Lifetime'' is another pleasant yet simple song which, again, is highlighted by very good vocals and fine piano. Vaguely (or more) Supertrampish perhaps.

You shouldn't look for too complex stuff while listening to this album, but to be honest, it is a pleasant exercise to hear fine music like ''Moments Of Joy'' (the well named).

''Supertramp'' is definitely around the corner while ''Said No Words'' starts. These piano notes do share a lot, really. This one has probably a harder sound to differentiate both bands, but when it gets quieter, the similarities are obvious. A good song though.

The CD release almost double the original length of the album and allows to discover several tracks from their first two albums. A good idea.

ZowieZiggy | 3/5 | 2009-6-16

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