EL CIELO

I may be one of those few ones who prefer “Catch without Arms” to “El Cielo”. Both have something to boast with – this release is a more balanced and conceptual (based on Dali-related themes), while “Catch…” has incredible pieces like eponymous song, “Planting Seeds”, “Ode to the Sun” etc as well as fillers. DREDG is not your usual Prog Rock band, they are more alternative and indie, but as soon as they are here, they are worthy of some attention. I like some songs from them, they remind of early MARS VOLTA a bit, but with a slight shade of RADIOHEADic intelligence. Recommended, but beware – this is Modern Prog, so don’t expect epics or fairytales here.