SECOND THOUGHTS

Composed of Jacob Broers and Gerben Klazinga, founders of Knight Area, for good symphonic-classical neo-prog.

"Prelude - Sons of Gods" opens with a solemn Olympian sound, with trumpet and bells worthy of Waalsdorpervlakte; the devastating riff then a Brazilian samba feel. "Wait for Sleep" layers of velvety keyboards serving as an introduction; the guitar on ARENA melts the atmosphere; Mark, solemn on vocals, pours out a captivating symphonic rhyme; the uncompromising prog, easy to access with the killer melody. The MARILLION break for this warm guitar solo, the tone between softness and progressive soaring, the organ frolicking through its scales. "Countess Grief" is a bucolic rhyme, YES for the vocals, GENESIS for the flute, PENDRAGON for the acoustic guitar and keyboard. "The Mirror": Nadine's captivating vocals, an uptempo ballad with its guitar and synth solos; a captivating catchy chorus filled with delightful melancholy; superb vocal alternation. "Forgotten" is prog metal with the duet vocals; a plus that adds up, going from this shared track to the velvety break of fat, spatial, and swirling synth layers. A purely progressive track with this instrumental moment. "No One Left to Blame" is a sovereign piece, slow, plaintive tempo, melting melancholy. The guitar solo throws itself into this languid slow song; emotional notes to melt the prog.

"Delusional" is a romantic epic with captivating vocals; the keyboard part harks back to the mysterious sound of MILLENIUM for the sovereign air; the track evolves, moving into playful prog metal with Mark again on lead guitar, providing depth and passion, where the synths recall GENESIS for the Mellotron. A beautiful crescendo dripping from the sharp guitar. "The Test of Time," reminiscent of STYX; a slow, atmospheric rise filled with the symphonic sounds of GENESIS, ARENA, and MARILLION for the remarkable guitar solo. Another solemn track, boosted by the second solo, magnifying the divine air of the Mellotron. "Shame," with its zany neoclassical intro worthy of "A Clockwork Orange," a playful romantic-medieval aria, sharp notes from Monteverdi's cantata, bringing a solemn emphasis. "Read Me," a languid piece, a beautiful nursery rhyme with unstoppable vocals coupled with a bewitching melody, a slap in the face for this solo that never ends. "Iconoclast," a melodic suite featuring enlightened vocals, fluffy, Olympian keyboards, and a touching, melancholic guitar. A long finale with an explosive keyboard. Broers + Klazinga releases the opus smelling of the 80s with Genesis keyboards and KNIGHT AREA. Originally on progcensor. (4.5)

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