BEYOND REALITY

This is probably my absolute favorite album by CAST, combining the old CAST sound with the new. This album is a true masterpiece in the neo-prog genre, and should have gained a lot more attention than it has. When you hear this album you can't understand why CAST isn't up there with all the other "big" neo-prog bands such as MARILLION and PENDRAGON. Although I loved their previous album "Endless Signs", I think that this is a giant step forward compared to that album. Here they are stretching their musical boundaries a step further, with complex compositions and outstanding musicianship. Keyboard player Alfonso Vidales is better than ever, so are the guitarist Francisco Hernandez and drummer Jose Antonio Bringas Caire. But most of all, the vocals have never been this good before as they became on this album. The album has got four long tracks composed by Alfonso Vidales, and as a bonus track, a CAMEL cover: "Another Night". Best track: "Transparent Symbols". This is one of my favorite releases of 1996, and it has got their best cover painting up to date. This is a band that Mexicans can be proud of. Highly Recommended.