HEAVEN AND HELL

For the very first time, Jon Anderson is featured on one of his album and it is only the start of a very long partnership of both personalities. Some synthesizers are also featured.

Two parts divided into several shorter pieces are on the menu. There are some pre "Chariots Of Fire" sounds during the second phase from "Part I" and the closing Anderson vocals are quite well achieved (but this is no big news, is it?). Sometimes this section sounds a bit like ELP (piano) and the choir adds some bombastic angle to the whole.

The second part shows some close relationship with Oldfield ("Ommadawn") and is my favourite from the two. The peaceful vocalizing section from Vana Veroutis during "12 O'Clock" reminds me of "Once Upon A Time In The West" (which is not pejorative in my mouth). Quite relaxing and pure beauty.

The "ELP" style is back again with "Aries": bombastic and pedant. But you know the story?The closing and spacey "A Way" is also enjoyable and as a whole I would rate this album with three stars. A strong second part and an average first one.

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