AURUM NOSTRUM

So many fine music coming out from this big country but holding so few inhabitants. You might know that I am quite keen on the early Genesis and that the symphonic side of Crimson (ITCOTCK) are just sounds I am found of.

So. how can I resist to such a wonderful record as Aurum Nostrum?

It is all enchantment for me. No dull moment like Moonchild at all. This album only features great music. OK, it might sound as déjà vu, but frankly: when it holds so many great moments, I just could care less.

One of the very few negative points I could raise are the vocals. Not so much because they are in Swedish (although that it is not the most melodic language on earth) but the lead singer is just too short IMO. This shouldn't move you away from this very good album since most of it consists of instrumental parts.

If you are a tron lover as I am, there is no doubt that you'll be charmed by this wonderful album. Each of the four songs of this album clocking at almost sixty minutes is close to perfection. It's a wonderful balance of melody, dark passages and truly pastoral and tranquil acoustic ones. I told you: this is a fantastic mix of symphonic Crimson and my beloved early Genesis.

A track as Snålblåst is such a great shortcut for these two gigantic bands. I could listen to this FANTASTIC piece endlessly. It is a huge moment of symphonic rock/prog music. The first highlight.

What can I say about Manuel. That the fluting part is gorgeous? That the passage from pastoral to a wilder beat is superb? That the mellotron part is extraordinary? This is just a protion of the truth. One has to listen to this jewel, sit and (eventually) cry. Very few songs do convey so much emotion. It is maybe the property of the giants.

But this band has of course not the fame of those ones; but believe me, they just deserve a huge recognition for the music displayed here. Majestic, passionate, beautiful, poignant. In one word: PHENOMENAL. This is the second highlight of course.

The third song from Aurum Nostrum is harder and at times as light as the first two great songs as Snålblåst and Manuel. It has more the feeling of a much later Genesis track. Keyboards especially. It might well be somewhat behind, but it still remains a very good piece of music which is compelling as well my prog friends.

The closing number Attestupan is the weaker from the whole, if only one can speak about anything weak in here. It features some fine medieval passages combined with the most pastoral and Trespass- esque ones. Yes, I have the humility to say that I just love it a bunch. The finale and its fabulous mellotron lines is another sublime moment. Aaaaaaaaargh!

When I first prepared this review some four years ago, I rate this album with Y which means Yes in my jargon. Which means a wonderful album. A masterpiece in the PA jargon. I haven't change my views about this wonderful album. Go and run for it. Now, now, now, now, now!

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