Asgard is one of the forgotten neo prog bands coming from Italy from early 90s. Their third album
from 1992 and second from same year named Arkana is a good example of how must be played this kind
of music. Issued at German label WMMS, Asgard was at their peak of their shor career. I guess I'm in
the minority here but I don't think this album is their best, I find the next one Imago Mundi to be
the most acomplished work they ever done. So regarded to this album the neo prog is rooted very much
in Marillion early albums, but also they developed their own aproach. The first 3 pieces are the
best from here for sure, specially Olaf Stonehand, a very nice complex neo tune that is very well
performed and composed. The rest of the album even is ok, good, there is to much mellow parts
interfear between more up tempo ones, cuting the piece when was more intresting. Anyway I like this
album, nothing particular excellent but good towards great in places. In some parts they are similar
with neo prog bands like Chandelier, Tsunami or High Wheel. 3 stars maybe rounded up to 3.5 because
of the first 3 tracks.
b_olariu |3/5 |
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