Featuring Yes drummer Alan White and former Yes colleague and Asia member Geoff Downes this is an enjoyable set of melodic progressive rock. The rest of the line-up features vocalist Kevin Currie, bassist Steve Boyce and guitarist Karl Haug.
The sound is a mix of 'Drama' era Yes plus a hint of Asia although Geoff Downes reins in his more grandiose keyboard runs instead providing a Hammond driven sound to many of the songs. 'Fate' and 'Crazy Believer' really see the band let loose and vocalist Kevin Currie is a real find as he has a very melodic style.
Many of the song arrangements bring to mind Magnum as the melodies are very strong and although the guitar is always present it never drowns out the overall sound.
Asia and Magnum fans in particular will enjoy this album I am sure. Hopefully this album won't disappear in the flood of albums out there as it is a very enjoyable listen.
***** Out of this world | **** Pretty
damn fine |
*** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan |
** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly
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