KUBLAI

Accordo dei Contrari's Kublai carries the torch for bands like the Mahavishnu Orchestra and King Crimson. Written and recorded in the same vein as classic progressive albums, this 45 minute gem sounds much more coherent than your average 65 minute, 14 song progressive album put out today. Guitar, synths, and percussion shine and bring to mind songs like Can Can and the Coastliners and Red - classic prog. I hope these guys bring their skills to more albums because their vintage sound has an audience out there waiting to be discovered. Like Miriodor, this group deserves more play on progarchives.com. 4 stars