ARSIS

Cast , this veteran and prolific band from Mexico conducted by excellent keyboard player Alfonso Vidales, done another excellent album named Arsis issued in 2014. Anyone intrested in prog is knowing that Cast is for sure one of the better symphonic/neo prog bands in last 30 years, each album is better then the next and to be fair they do not have a single album bad or unintristing in their catalogue, this is a rare case among bands from this genre when they will celebrate 45 years of existence.

Their music evolved through the years from almost neo prog with lots of Marillion, Camel, Genesis influences in their 90s albums to a symphonic band later on, but in each phases their really manage to survive in the scene and release music of a real intrest.

Arsis is a real symphonic prog album of the highest calibre, only 3 pieces here divided in many small ones, the opening has 30 min and is a pure delight. Inventive instrumental sections, lots of keyboards, piano motifs but in combination with the guitar parts the result is an excellent album all the way. Well crafted and composed, intresting orchestrations and lots of changes but done with taste.

All in all a solid album and among the best genre has to offer, all members involved done a great job and Cast once again must be taken in consideration when talking about genre best and longevive bands. Easy 4 stars and recommended.