THREE CHEERS FOR THE BROKEN-HEARTED

Don't get me wrong, this US ensemble has not forgotten to play music, but rather I remark their difficulty in creating a few original pop melodies, above all because there are some typical missing features, that made their previous albums (especially the early ones) so good!! For instance I'm not satisfied about the arrangement, sometimes simplistic, nor I like their new tendency to avoid the typical structure characterizing a kind of progressive rock (this time They are not so original...), like within their old symphonic suites!! Nevertheless Susie Bogdanowicz is always a remarkable singer and after all the core elements and their essential melodies as well, could make our listen more relaxing (perhaps too much relaxing...). So, no complexity and no creative moments you can find here, but there's a polished sound anyway!! However, despite of facing their new music travel without a precise direction, G.H. stand alone in the world music market, being former pioneers of such "Modern Progressive Rock". Unfortunately this latter music-genre has been taking a glance to the past for many years, but They try to create something desirable for the common listener still today, even though denying their roots...so, nevermind if They have forgotten the true language of progressive rock, because their product is interesting after all!

Ok, at the end you could also erase an half star at least...but- as They've often been a good or even sometimes a remarkable band- make your own choice!!

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