THE ROAD OF BONES

As I could face at prog-rock festivals, IQ is almost universally accepted by many fans as it's accessible, carries on the message of the 70's (Genesis in particular) and delivers a very good product in the end. I bought a special edition of this release and didn't regret at all. While the first CD is better, more mature, the second one contains some great instrumental moments such as "Constellations".

The first composition is very symphonic, slow and quite solemn, focusing on heavy sound rather than dynamics but with a typically good IQ melody. The same holds for the second track but I think it's a tad weaker despite interesting 80's inspired moments. "Without walls" is a compositional masterpiece, well developed and constructed with tension rising to release the fire after the first 7 minutes, finally we have a longer instrumental section with keyboard textures, then comes a highly dynamic section that reminds me bit of 1974's Yes. Just when it comes to the most progressive piece in the 12th minute and moog running all over with melotron behind, it already stops in the 13th minute by adding vocals :-/. They could have made more out of that special moment. Nevertheless, the composition becomes peaceful and melodic again. The remaining two compositions on the regular album are decent but less memorable. Don't stop listening yet and put on the second CD which showcases a lot of memorable moments, I recommend "Constellations" and the fully instrumental "Hardcore".

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