THE NEW YORK SUITE

''Home'' was later released in a double-disc edition, containing a long suite, which didn't fit in the album's original version, ''New York suite''.An additional 40 minutes of music, but to avoid any conflicts with fans, who had already bought the single edition, the album was also released as a separate EP.As ''New York suite'' was actually part of the concept's development, another reissue followed a few years later with the tracks placed in the correct order, so the listener could follow the story properly.

''New York suite'' comprises of four long tracks and a short outro, which see Magenta returning to the style of their early albums.It's a much more symphonic work than ''Home'' with nice Classical-influenced variations and strong 70's influences, containing lots of epic segments and beautiful organ parts.More than evident RENAISSANCE and GENESIS influences with the tracks containing lots of changing moods and offering good instrumental parts with symphonic orchestrations, excellent lyrical moments with Christina Booth's flawless voice in the forefront and some of the best melodies Rob Reed had ever written.The longer the tracks, the more pleasant the enjoyment for a Prog fan, and ''New York suite'' seems like it was created to satisfy any listener starving for some Classic Prog of the old-school.The lovely and delicate orchestrations of RENAISSANCE meet the STEVE HACKETT-like work of Chris Fry and the tricky organ plays of Rob Reed to go along with some elegant piano themes and extended Symphonic Rock instrumentals.The vocal harmonies are great, the breaks into more atmospheric textures are of top class and the overall achievement is an overlooked pearl of modern Symphonic Rock with Neo flashes.

One of the most balanced works of the style.Even its length (about 40 minutes) resembles to the vintage albums of the 70's, so this comes as a highly recommended album, especially for those in love with 70's Classic Prog.