THE WAKE

The second IQ release is "The Wake". In similar vein as the bands' debut, musically sounding, no big shifts in style, except, there are none of the lengthy compositions as was the case with "Tales from the Lush Attic".

The title track is a definite stand out here as is the brilliant Widow's Peak. The Thousand Days, albeit a bit "poppy", is quite catchy. The normal album ends with Headlong, which is good in its own right and continues the overall sound of the album. The CD version contains 3 bonus tracks of which "Dans Le Parc Du Chateau Noir" is a rather enjoyable addition.

Overall I think this album compares very much the same as the bands' debut. 3 Stars.