DISCORDANT DREAMS

A very nice band from the UK that plays some very melodic prog rock. I really enjoyed their album because they we able to mix so many different influences and still come up with something already of their own. So much that is hard to compare them to anyone else nowadays. Their music is quite simple (if you´re considering that in progressive rock terms only, of course), yet VERY effective and very professional: strong guitars (sometimes bordering the metal edge), tasteful keyboards passages, a very good rhythm section. The tracks are quite varied and most of the time a bit AOR flavored (not much, which I liked a lot). Nothing too groundbreaking, but extremely well done. The vocals are also very good although I still think the band would win a lot if they had put Kim Seviour to sing lead more (she mostly harmonizes, even if she has a beautiful voice). It is not that Rob Cottingham´s vocal performance is bad. In fact, he does it very well (he is also the keyboards man), but Kim´s voice is clearly more powerful and beautiful.

Excellent production, which helped to enhance their powerful perfomance and very good songwriting skills.

A nice surprise from the UK. Highly energetic and full of great melodies. Very promising. Rating is something between 3 and four stars. Not really essential, but far more than just good. I´ll give 3,5 for this debut. If you´re into this style, you should check this out. You won´t regret it.