A FAREWELL TO KINGS

Wow, what a coincidence! The Farewell To Kings reviews keep on coming! I first received this album about a week ago from my friend Scott (Draith) I enjoy Rush's music, they're a major influence on my favorite bands.

So I decided to give it a review! Let's begin with the beginning.

When I first received this album, I looked for the art, I was a bit confused with what it was trying to say but hey, is just a cover right?

I listened to the 1st of a 6 track album....and I enjoyed the Farewell To Kings tune. A Progressive tune with many technical joys in it. We advance to what might be the highlight of the album Xanadu is a concept tour of what this album is about, I didn't pay much attention to the short amount of lyrics but the musicality is beautiful, I love the final 2 minutes of this song, and this album is on the verge of becoming something outstanding. Closer to the heart comes back with a Hard-Rock style, I felt like I was listening to some 70's rock tune, which I was. The next two songs, however, disappointed me...I did not enjoy Cinderella Man nor Madrigal For me they were a bit off place and rather too short or too simple to make an impact. On Madrigal, I felt like the album was a 3 stars, but thanks to Cygnus X-I the album was saved!

An incredible prog tune! G. Lee makes a nice end with the bass and lyrics in this album and this is why the album is so good! A Nice addition to any progressive fan...or someone who wants to know what a progressive album is.

4.1 out of 5