BANKS OF EDEN

The Flower Kings are one of my favorite bands in the world. The two albums preceding this were absolutely wonderful! After a 5-year hiatus, the band returns with "Banks of Eden." What a disappointment. This is most certainly the worst Flower Kings album ever. Where are the soaring melodies and flights of fancy? "Numbers" is the worst epic track they've ever done. I go to The Flower Kings to hear beautiful melodies hidden inside uplifting, clever instrumental sections. This album is boring and missing melody. This is still a good release, but there's no magic in this album. What a bummer.