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UNDERSTAND

Jadis

 

Neo-Prog

3.30 | 77 ratings

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ZowieZiggy
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3 stars Original line-up is back on business again for this "Jadis" album. But musically, there won't be any revolution : same sort of accessible music.

One of my major concern in "Jadis" recordings were the vocal parts. Garry Chandler being so great on the guitar but relatively weak as a lead vocalist. On their first live album ("As Daylight Fades") he showed some more talent and it is confirmed on this new studio work.

My favourite album is their debut one as it is often the case for such bands. After the initial kick off, they seem to be out of steam quite rapidly. Although "Jadis" recorded a great EP "Once Upon A Time" a year later (1993) their following albums were not so creative.

I guess that the same can be said over this album. Guitar work is less present (remember that Martin Orford is back) just as if it were more an "IQ" sort of release. None of the tracks are poor but very few do hold this little extra that turns an average song into a good to very good one.

Actually, there is only one great song here IMO. The title track "Understand". Its spacey and very atmospheric introduction breaks the uniformity that is to be noticed since the start of the album. The melody as well is the best one to be featured. Instantly memorizable and so sweet. Perhaps a bit poppy...

The second best is the short intrumental "Between Here & There". In terms of guitar breaks (which will be very few), the closing number "Counting all the Seconds" is the only one really ...counting. My third fave.

As I have said, most songs are good and if you are into the neo-prog genre this album might well be of interest for you.

Three stars.

ZowieZiggy | 3/5 |

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