SMALLCREEP'S DAY

- Smallcreep's Day in a unique piece, that's already a cause, with 1. Between the Tick and the Tock begins with a melodic crescendo, soft at the start and with the sound of 'And Then'; high voice, airy organ, for the time it was devilishly well done; guitar arpeggio like drops of frozen water, Japanese sound in the distance 2. Working in Line therefore continues for these 7 titles; a musical interlude which sends into the spheres of creation, which rises 3. After Hours follows, interlude now for a dark and captivating melody, bringing respect and contemplation, just the sequence is a pleasure at the time when the titles were dangerously shortened 4. Cats and Rats (In the Neighborhood) comes along, a title that fits well into the new decade with synthetic, electro pads; the chorus on an energetic future 'Duke', Noel aggressive again and this tune which makes me say that Mike was in charge with his friend Tony on the flagship; sound that goes away and passes to 5. Smallcreep Alone for another orchestral interlude, a title which could have passed as the end of the previous title if it were not for the cues and 6. Out into the Daylight arrives as if it were just the sequel; a beautiful sequel to be said when thinking about this first side; always orchestral and its between 'And then' and 'Duke' for an air specific to the album; there the reminiscences are gone, it's pure Mike with a dithyrambic drums which amplifies; end yes which reminds and 7. At the End of the Day concludes this side by releasing an atmospheric, languorous title; yes, from gentle we move on to a solemn symphonic construction ideal for resting after this astonishing moment; 24 minutes of pure happiness.

8. Moonshine arrives with a sound from GENESIS, of course with the synths, the voice ouch yet it is indeed him who is going to play with the fabulous MMEB; well apart from that Anthony from the first GENESIS ah not by chance and Simon who played for TOTO, it's a nice skewer and a sound that smells like 'And then' from 2 years ago 9. Time and Time Again for a warm, marshmallow ballad, soft, sticky synths and a slow song that will melt any groupie; the most this invasive keyboard as if Elton JOHN used it in his titles 10. Romani drives the point home with an ersatz Genesisian, a different voice, well it's Mike but otherwise we have the intonation and the sense of the ballad of the Genesis of the 80s; fresher, more singing, dancing and an interesting melodic drift; the finale pleasantly disturbs me by putting back a nostalgic layer, a musical ersatz as if GENESIS stopped 11. Every Road in the intro and metronomic verse, Noel uses his voice better there, I often found him to have remarkable depth; this repetitive tune reminds me of one of the BJH, who grabbed the tune first, who pumped 2 notes on it, it's a nice reference; the acoustic guitar is powerful and the progressive ending is very gentle 12. Overnight Job with this high-pitched voice that reminds me of TOTO, yes if the drummer had been someone else, would I have thought so? Steady rhythm, aggressive and jerky sound to keep a progressive touch, normal for Mike who did it without realizing it; the instrumental finale dives back into Genesis sounds and allowed many fans to hope for a prog sequel to GENESIS.

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