DENNA'S ROOM

Headed by guitarist and composer Jon Du Bose this collective is acting like a really productive unit in recent years. But I doubt that they ever were undertaking the standard procedure hereby. Eh, I mean making a date, and getting together in a studio for a couple of hours to record some stuff. That simply because the participants are coming from all around the world, particularly Europe and the American continent. Anyhow, it sounds surprisingly organic, experimental and inspired so much the more. At least when it comes to this album, which they have entitled 'Denna's Room', for some reason referring to Manuel Denna, who contributed the album art.

'This ain't the prog your mommy listened to', they are complaining. Yep, don't expect a standard progressive rock production. The embracing songs Banshee and Tumble Down may slightly figure as the outliers here, featuring prominent drums a bit King Crimson reminiscent. Moreover the mood comes close to ... let's say ... the acclaimed Japan reunion Rain Tree Crow from 1991 for example. Easily to reference when it all fades into the extended Hermit, the ultimative album highlight. An outstanding piece in two sections. Get ready for eclectic and atmospheric soundscapes, based on a sophisticated backbone as for the songwriting. Garnered with some lovely flute and string layers, contributed by Jeff Eacho. Beautiful!