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For those few distrustful not believing still that Dificil Equilibrio was a heavily King Crimson-influenced band, the Spanish trio would actually give an answer itself in 1998, when they released the EP ''The great red lament in aspic'', containing covers of the pioneer British Prog band.By the end of the decade they were discovered by the French label Musea and in 2000 their next work (seemingly being in fact a compilation) was released.

Similarities with KING CRIMSON still go on with this album, the Spanish trio recollects some of sounds met in the legends of Prog and their 75'-81' era and comes up with another ice-cold release of technical exhibition.At this point they appear to be the European mainland's answer to what King Crimson left as a legacy some 15-20 years ago along with PHILHARMONIE.I would call this a genre of its own, someking of Industrial Prog with atonal moves, heavy distortions, powerful grooves in a doomy style and slight jazzy elements.As with the previous album there are still some RUSH Power Rock fancy rhythmic patterns along the way, but the majority of the album recalls KING CRIMSON from the ''Discipline'' period.Technically a flawless release, the music is mostly centered around the complex guitar work of Alberto Diaz and the tight rhythm section, flavored by some sound effects, and introducing a complicated, instrumental Prog Rock with some space for loose jams, heavy dissonances and endless rhythmic shifts.Like the debut of the band this one lacks instrumental diversity, but the dynamics and energy are of first class.Some tracks are absolutely fantastic with numerous tempo changes and breaks in a limited running time and you've got to give credit to the group, even if you are not a fan of KING CRIMSON's more experimental period.

Guitar-dominated instrumental music with jazzy and experimental moods.Sounds a bit robotic at moments, but if you love second era-KING CRIMSON, this was absolutely created for your ears.Recommended.