VOYAGE

Interesting debut CD for what I understand is an unusual low budget project. Well-crafted songs with equally good lyrics written by Dave Peters and Ken Walker. Guitar master Scott McGill makes a guest appearance on two songs, and the artwork by Ed Unitsky is worth the CD by itself. Walker is an excellent keyboardist and shows off a nice harmonic sense in his playing with well thought out lines. Peters is not listed as a musician, so I assume he just contributes writing. Vocally its uneven, but better than half the CD's I've heard. Voyage to Castilia have some amazing good guitar work. The Puzzle should satisfy those looking for off beat time signatures and rhythms. There's even a touch of ambient, movie soundtrack sounding cuts. Childhood Friend is beautifully crafted with keyboard work that is simply tasteful. While this CD will not take over the prog world, there's not a bad song on the disc, and there is something for almost everyone who likes prog here.