FINDING TIME

Back in 2018 I reviewed the 2016 mini-album by this Canadian outfit and asked the question "where have you been?". The reason for that statement was although their debut was released in 2008, and the follow-up in 2013, this was the first time I had come across them, and given I think I have a fairly good idea on what is happening in the progverse it was a surprise to find such an amazing outfit who had pedigree. The thing is, I am obviously not the only one, as upon looking on ProgArchives I notice there has not been another review of that release, 9 years after it came out! They are now back with their third full-length album, released in May, and yet again I find myself the first person to write about it, which is nothing short of astonishing. There has been a line-up change since the last one but given that has been nine years it probably is not too surprising, with Kyree Vibrant (lead vocals, backing vocals), Dmitry Lesov (bass, backing vocals) and Igor Kurtzman (keyboards, backing vocals) now joined by Boris Kalantyr (guitars, backing vocals) and Roberto Bitti (drums, backing vocals).

Musically this is a beautiful mess, with influences from the likes of Zappa, Todd Rundgren, King Crimson, Cardiacs, Poisoned Electrick Head, Kate Bush, Jethro Tull and others. It feels very Seventies, not only in the instrumentation but in the breadth of the approach ? this is not something attempting to fit into anyone's idea of a pigeonhole, as music isn't a pigeon, and instead are going wherever the muse takes them, which is exactly how it should be. PA lists them as Eclectic, and that is probably right, although I can see Crossover trying to claim them as well.

There are just two issues with this album, it has taken too long to come out and is too short at 34 minutes. Hopefully the next one will be longer and it won't take so long to be released as this band is a hidden gem and once they see the light they shine beautifully. Another awesome release.

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