CLOUDS CAN

With only a couple of songs just breaking through seven minutes, and a style which contains some more popular elements, such as a chorus, the result is something which is more crossover than neo-prog. In some ways this is a cross between modern Hogarth era Marillion and Steven Wilson, contemporary and modern yet still maintaining its links to the prog scene and Thomas's solo works. I have long been a fan of t and am glad I had not read the press release prior to this as I have not been influenced by knowing he was involved, but instead can say this is a commercial progressive album I have enjoyed immensely, and I am sure many progheads will feel the same way.

If you tend to favor artists that explore progressive rock in a manner not too many others do, and has a go at the genre in a contemporary manner, Clouds Can is a good example of just that. That Thomas Thielen makes up half of this band is something those familiar with his solo albums will hear, and chances are good that if you enjoy his solo albums, then the music of this side project will appeal just about as much, even if it is somewhat different in overall scope.