QWAARN

"Bright Blue" opens with synths and piano then vocals arrive before a minute. A beat and a fuller sound kicks in before 1 1/2 minutes. We get a guitar solo 4 minutes in. "It's Three O'Clock" is mellow with acoustic guitar and synths. A beat joins in then vocals. It's better after 2 minutes when the guitar arrives. It settles back and piano ends it. "The Word Of Qwaarn" opens with spacey synths then it kicks in around a minute. Spoken words before 2 minutes. Reserved vocals and piano follow as it settles back.It picks up after 4 minutes. "The Endless Night" is spacey with spoken words then it kicks in before 1 1/2 minutes. A guitar solo after 8 minutes. It settles 9 1/2 minutes in. Spoken words end it.

"Djan's Mission" turns heavier after 1 1/2 minutes. Bass and keyboards lead with drums 3 minutes in. It lightenes and we get some vocal melodies too. "Virtz's Operation" is lightweight with vocals. Not good at all. "The Quest For The Spirit" is pastoral to open as spoken words come in.The tempo picks up some with vocals. It's speeding up 2 1/2 minutes in then it calms down as themes are repeated. "Response" features synths and relaxed guitar as the drums join in. A fair amount of atmosphere here. Spoken words after 1 1/2 minutes then the vocals arrive as it picks up a minute later. More spoken words then vocals end it. "Realities" opens with synths as spoken words come in. It picks up with vocals 2 1/2 minutes in.

I feel like i'm being generous with the 2 star rating here. You've been warned.

Musically the seem to have set a foundation in symphonic prog or neo prog; with lots of melodic synthwork being present most of the time here.

But planned or not, atonal and disharmonic elements keep appearing from instruments and vocals alike; creating a unique and alien soundscape. Which is enhanced by the accent and delivery of the vocalist here.

Some of the songs here work quite well; but most doesn't - for me this gets too weird most of the time. Fans of weird and eccentric music should seek out this one though.

Hard to compare with anything - maybe worst from DEYSS or of that kind, plus unnecessarily complex (to make it more progish?) and overfilled with stolen tunes and ideas (not the best ones too). I expected more varied and interesting work from the band where ex-RED SAND vocalist sings. Instead of it we're having undeveloped themes and arrangements, horribly ridiculous dialogues (album is kinda concept) and narrations, weak accented vocals, thin soundproducing and almost total absense of songwriting abilities. They'd rather make a good pop-rock album than forcing a progish one to come out from their guts. Not recommended, even for collectors - simply a waste of time. Hate to say that guys, but can't you see that it's lame? Sorry again, hate to be a basher...