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MOSAÏQUE

Arrakeen

 

Neo-Prog

3.47 | 41 ratings

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Tarcisio Moura
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4 stars Second effort from french band Arrakeen. Like their debut Patchwork they blend nicely some neo prog melodies to popular french music, making their sound quite unique, specially the vocals. Maiko has a nice voice, different from any other female singer I've had heard. She goes from a whisper to high notes so easily you have to listen to believe. She sings in french most of the time. Interestingly enough, the only song sung in english (White Moon Dreamer) does not work as good as the ones written in their native language.

The musicians are great. I still think the change of guitar players did change a bit the overall sound. Sylvain Gouvernaire´s departure was a major blow, although the band still manage to hold things together and release a remarkable good album, even if not as powerful as their debut. The sound is a little heavier and a bit more experimental than Patchwork, which, to me at least, is just perfect. This one lacks a little in direction, if compared to the first. Still I think this album as a brilliant work on its own.Too bad the band broke up after this CD: I can only wonder how big they could be if they had stayed together. Still, they left two fantastic albums. If you like nice melodies, excellent songs, great musicianship and want to try something a little different, you should pick this one up.

Tarcisio Moura | 4/5 |

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