FREQUENCY

A really good album from IQ, however it is not essential. But..... about half of it is very very very good and close to perfect. Three of the songs on this release, especially the soaring title track, hit me right where my prog genie lives. FREQUENCY, ONE FATAL MISTAKE, and CLOSER are gems.RYKER SKIES comes close, but the other songs have never really grasped my total attention. By far the best thing here is the classic title track with it's beginning Led Zepplin riff and it's perfect melodies and lyrics. One of my favorite Progressive tunes from the last few years. This track leaves me wanting to explore the IQ album output further. And so I shall. So, not a classic release, but nonetheless deserving of 4 stars based on my favorite 3 1/2 tracks. Highy recommended to everyone with the realm of progressive music.