SACRED BABOON

As is the case with many prog bands, yezda urfa did not manage to release their first album proper (boris beeing just a demo recording) at the time of its recording (1976). Instead it was released a considerable time later (1989) via syn-phonic label. On with the music then... there is one word that I think characterizes this album : COMPLEXITY. The band is one of the most complex operating under the symphonic sub-genre. Musically, they draw their influences from gentle giant and gryphon and to a lesser degree Yes. Vocally however, YU's vocalist is a Jon Anderson clone and that's why many people find this band to be a Yes-clone, something I dont particullarly agree with. So, if complex symphonic prog is your thing, be sure to check this one out. The only drawback is that the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired, hence the four star rating.