THE TIME IT TAKES

... because here we have something special to consider. I was really impressed with their two albums 'On Dry Land' and 'Oregon' years ago. Thus the announcement of a new outcome forced a somewhat gleeful anticipation. What is to expect from a band which offers a new sign of life after more than ten years in hibernation and such a reference? Something between 'okay' and 'setting the world on fire' most likely, as we know it to happen. In this case they really surprise me due to a rather delicious new production, equipped with a well selected title, as those dutch beavers obviously took their time. Going back for some years again .. first and foremost I still would count the debut starter Culley On Bleecker Street among my top favourite songs. Erik Groeneweg's singing voice always deeply touched me, and this does not change here.

Well worth the wait ... if ever ... what convinces me in the first instance is the fact, that 'The Time It Takes' is able to entertain from the start right on to the last minute. Something you have to search for in these days with prog oriented albums produced in really vast numbers. Drummer Corne van Disseldorp acts flawlessly, like a founding member, although he represents the one and only change when it comes to the line up. Stylistically the band offer art rock with symphonic and neo prog touches, as well as some excursions into popular fields, like Rainbow's End for example, while showing them more in the vein of Love And Money or Cutting Crew. Nonetheless I would say this is a benefit, even though some die hard prog fans may disagree.

This simply is applicable for the global flow, for the approach to establish a highly accessible experience. Besides the technical skills taken for granted, everything stands or falls with the song writing abilities - you know - as for that The Path To My House belongs to my favourite album excerpts - absolutely perfect! Whatever, this credit applies to every song more or less which makes it to a rounded affair. Who won't have a clue what's goin' on with this band music-wise ... their output is akin to bands like Syzygy, Lobate Scarp and similiar. By all means you can't do wrong if your preference is on real melodic progressive rock songs. Anyway, happy to know that ...

... the band is back in town!

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