INTROVERT

A nice piece of Polish Neo Prog, with presence of puncturing guitars in the vein of Clepsydra with tons of dark melodic soloing, the constant invading pianos and keys with a lot of Mark Kelly influence to them, heavy and tight rhythmic section resembling the music of bands such as IQ and Riverside, and the presence of female vocals accompanying the male lead, specially on the opener song "Log Out"? very atmospheric and dense at spots. "New Perspective" reminds me of a heavier version of the Norweian band OAK, with a heavier punch and a more symphonic approach, the piano work is superbly catchy and is definitely key to their sound, as is the sharp and heavy riffing rounded by the keys. Perhaps some of the darker moments of the album, both in music and lyrical content can be found in "Invincible Man" and "Intoxicated Generation", with edgy melodies that seem to take the listener to brighter shores but it never happens? "you will never find relief, you already lost"? or "I really want to close your eyes" are some examples of a deeper darkness laying under the soft and warm vocals and the psychedelic pop found in the surface, with a slight touch of PF's The Wall and Riverside teasers, a cool mix indeed. "Self Control" is the perfect example of that heavy Neo Prog sound the band has developed, haunting keys intricately maneuvering alongside the heavy guitar riffs, the tight rhythmic section, and the atmospheric wall of sound that support the melodic content of the composition. Retrospective sounds like so many progressive rock acts but at the same time so unique and easy to identify, and Introvert a very interesting and enjoyable album. Cheers