FUTURE LEGENDS / SEVEN SECRETS

This Irish symphonic prog band is generally regarded as a second, or even a third class symphonic prog band. With some justification, I have to add. Fruupp is not a band I would mention among the great symphonic prog bands. But this band is still a very good band and they have their dedicated fans. After you have purchased this two-for-the-price-of-one CD, you may become one of their fans.

These two albums is regarded as their best albums. I do not know because I have yet to listen to their final two albums. But the music is pretty good Genesis inspired symphonic prog with some additional influences from The Beatles, Strawbs and Celtic folk music. You can also add Yes to that mixture. I like their second album Seven Secrets better than their debut album Future Legends. But I am in minority here. I gave both albums three stars.

Although a couple of tracks has been omitted from this CD, it is still a good intro to Fruupp and is hereby recommended.

3 stars