TALL TALES

Crucible

Symphonic Prog

3.87 | 82 ratings

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ZowieZiggy
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When you listen to the very first notes of the opening number and the so recognizable keys sound, you can say : "here is another "Genesis" rip-off. And so it is.

But you might have read already some reviews of mine in which I tell that I can be rather indulgent with such bands. After all, "Genesis" is one of my top two beloved bands. Once in a while, I just feel like listening to some approaching music. Like the one featured in "Over The Falls". But this filiation won't last for one song only. Even if "The Poet Liar" is more personal a song, the complex rhythm comes straight from the masters. Some flute break will only add to this feeling. Still, very pleasant.

I guess that in these circumstances, a song as "Lords And Leeches" is a highlight. But the more I listen to this album, the more I wonder why "Crucible" is considered as symphonic prog. Or each of "Genesis" oriented band should be featured in this category.

The music from "Tall Tales" is good but totally lacks in personality. This type of music is far from being disagreeable but there are really little to discover. Perfect to accompany you while driving on the road because if you really put too much attention, you might get irritated.

To vary a bit, we'll get some rocking-reggae mood with "Salamander". Some sort of "Police" track. But "Police" invented this style. Of course, "Salamander" also features some great keys break but still, derivative is the word.

There is even an epic piece clocking at over twenty minutes and divided into seven parts. I guess that this sounds familiar to you, no ? Keyboards being pretty much similar to the great model. But no flowers here. A good piece of music but a complete rip-off.

If, like me, you are rather a nostalgic person, you might well be satisfied with this album. Some more personality would have been more than welcome. This album holds no bad tracks, that's for sure. It is fully neo-prog (and there is nothing wrong with neo-prog, don't get me wrong).

Three stars.

ZowieZiggy | 3/5 | 2007-11-10

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