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DEPARTUREThe FoundationSymphonic Prog3.61 | 37 ratings |
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The Foundation is a swedish progressive rock band who beggines their career in early '80's
inspired by bands like Genesis (Duke era), Camel and even The Police or Vangelis, as they
said in the liner notes of the CD. They release a single album in 1985 named Departure, re
release by Musea records some years ago. The music is very polished , very catchy, at least
the first two tracks Walking Down the Avenue and Crossing Lines are simply killers, keeping
in mind that this is a progressive rock album released in 1985, a decade when prog was
clearly in the shadows, The Foundation succeded to come with a great album. As I said the
music is very catchy , very competent musicians, they really know to compose a piece to be an
truly pleasent listning from start to finish. What strikes me at this album is the keybords, very
polished passages who interlude like gloves with the guitar and the rest of the instruments.
Great musicianship and inventive arrangements. Another thing that worth mentioning is that
they move from slow to more up tempo moments in a very distinctiv way, almost they had a
nordic atmosphere in their sound, some bass line of the highest finess for sure. So, a very
good album, quite unnoticed , to tell you, and for sure needs a better view. For those who enjoy
Camel, Genesis, even in places the atmosphere turns is some more pastoral moments not
far from Rousseau (Retreat era), same beautiful and elegant arrangements with keyboards
keeping the main role, but not very in front, just to keep with the mood of the piece. Excellent. I
will give easy 4 stars for this album, recommended, one of the most strong albums from
progressive rock in the '80's. My CD vesrsion from Musea has a detailed history of their career
and , intrsting band pictures. Very good album.
b_olariu |
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