RAINDANCE

Not as overtly progressive as "Red Queen...", and lacking most of the Early Music overtones of their first two efforts, this all-over-the-map album has some fine songs mixed in with some... "missteps". I like the tunes that show a Gentle Giant/Caravan influence, and tolerate the tracks that attempt to expand their trademark sound (the sequencers don't work, Mr. Harvey). I'd say that about half of the album is worthwhile. Unfortunately, I'd say the same about the 16-minute closer. It's difficult to listen to the whole track, since it's got good and bad sections. Ah, well....