A SPARK IN THE AETHER - THE MUSIC THAT DIED ALONE, VOLUME TWO

I love The Tangent and I really loved The Music That Died Alone. It's my favorite The Tangent album. So, when a sequel was announced, I was very excited. And I was not disappointed. A Spark In The Aether is just an excellent album, the 2nd best of 2015 just behind Steven Wilson IMO. From the great title track in two parts to the two long suites Codpieces And Capes and The Celluloid Road, everything's awesome. It's a fun, upbeat, complex and melodic prog, with Transatlantic elements. The track Aftereugene is really funny : it's a "parody" or a "sequel" (I don't really know) of Careful With That Axe, Eugene by Pink Floyd. Good idea and very well used. Clearing The Attic is the most jazzy track of the album, with a Canterbury Scene feeling. Overall, this album is excellent, fun to listen, refreshing and prog as hell. Recommended !