HOLOGRAM

I've snatched up every album by this Swiss band now, Hologram being the final acquisition. When an album is fantastic from beginning to end, or close to it, I give that album five stars. When significant parts of an album are top of the line, that is one thing that generates a four star review. Fans of early Marillion would definitely benefit from Clepsydra at large, but note that the first two albums (this one and More Grains) have the original , different guitarist. The dreamy guitar solos on this album are what we live for - reminiscent of the classic 1970s period of prog, but echoing those other groups while not copying them. For the degree of originality, if for no other reason, this is definitely a four star album.