PEVNINA DETSTVA

The closest fusion-like album by Ursiny is arguably also the most mainstream progressive album. It is highly indebted to the rhythm section and confident keyboard playing. Ironically, it is Ursiny who contributes least to the progressive sound - although he is the composer behind indeed.

I find the best moments to be instrumental, Filip contributing with an array of keyboard instruments and sounds, aggressive bass, progressive drumming seconding tightly. Considering Ursiny could play guitar well at this point, it's surprising it's completely absent in the audio.

After the first symphonic keyboard intro, we're getting to the magnum opus with numerous unrelated pop, progressive rock and fusion parts. There doesn't seem to be any graduation or common idea, just focus on the parts on their own. Really masterfully played. "Privretými očam" is better composed and greatly contrasts with mid dynamic section (good Harpsichord playing) vs mellow keyboard/violin driven first and third part. "Nové dieťa" has a running rhythm, mainly interesting due to bass playing. "Jedného dňa" offers a glimpse of the coming Ursiny style in the future where instruments support singing and lyrics dynamics rather than the other way round. 4.5 stars