LIVE IN RIO

This is a Brasilian five piece band with a live CD that is recorded in the most famous Brasilian city Rio De Janeiro in 2005. It starts with very Floydian-like guitarwork but then it's early Marillion as the main inspirator. Especially the English vocals are mighty close to the sound of Fish on albums like A Script For A Jester's Tear and Misplaced Childhood. Just listen to the songs Cut and Tears, is this the Brasilian twin brother of the singing Scottish giant? Most of the 11 compositions contain a fluent mid-tempo featuring multiple exciting Minimoog synthesizer flights and lots of strong, often howling electric guitar runs. I am impressed by the crafty musicians and how tight, dynamic and enthousiastic Apocalypse plays but some tracks tend so sound a bit similar. My highlights are Refuge (beautiful flute work, sparkling keyboards, powerful Hammond sound and expressive vocals), Waterfall Of Golden Waters (fine Hammond and Minimoog excertitions), Tears (alternating with a wonderful intro by twanging guitars and choir-Mellotron and great work on Minimoog and guitar) and Coming From The Stars Medley (from moving and compelling to propulsive with howling guitar and again great work on Hammond and Minimoog along a cheerful band presentation). I am sure this pleasant and dynamic album will delight the neo-prog fans, especially the early Marillion freaks! My rating 3,5 stars.