THE SENTINEL

This is neo prog music from the mid 80's. The main strength is the keyboards: WOW! There are superb digital symphonic arrangements, floating atmospheric textures often reminding the second part of Genesis' Entangled; the melodic keyboards evoke anthemic moods: the music definitely sounds like Asia, Saga and Emerson Lake & POWELL. The keyboards are also very varied, modern, and they are seconded by very melodic guitar solos. The bass is very punchy, noisy, catchy, rhythmic and never monotonous. The drums are powerful and the lead vocals are very good. The songs are epic and very progressive, full of changing moods. All the songs are delightful, except "Arrive alive" and "Shock treatment", which are not bad despite not progressive: they rather have an slightly irritating pop beat. Because of that, I "only" give 4.5 stars!

Rating: 4.5 stars