MIRROR OF INSANITY

Marillionalikes are ten a penny in the neo-prog subgenre, but Red Sand stand out at both being particularly good at evoking the early Marillion sound and proving adept at doing their own thing with it. With a few influences from IQ and Arena here and there to spice things up a bit, the band craft a sound which might win few prizes for originality, but at the same time will prove very satisfying to neo-prog fans in general and in particular anyone who enjoys the first four Marillion albums, though those who put a very high premium on originality and complexity may find themselves bored.