THE LOWER DEPTHS

After a long hiatus since the last studio recording (Natural Selection from 1997), I think it's fair to say it is the band's best release so far. Production in general was improved as well as song writing and band performance. A great album from beginning to end. Intricate melodies and great synth sounds from Mr. Hunter. Thanks for technology, the band was able to record this great album, even being continents apart. It took a long time to record and release, but it was worth the wait, totally worth. Cathy Alexander's (new guest singer) voice reminds Jon Anderson, and he sings the two longest songs in the album ("Digital signatures" and "A new world order"). Digital signatures is a great song, maybe my favorite in the whole album, followed by "Hope springs eternal". Bruce Soord from Pineapple Thief is another guest member helping out on guitars. It takes a lot of sacrifices release prog music, and I know this album was no exception. Congratulations to Fred, Mark, Jeff and Kiko for a job well done. Hope you guys do not surrender. This is a great album and you should be proud of it. Spread the word !