EXTREMOS (AS JAIME ROSAS TRIO)

As Entrance were officially put on ice in 2004, Jaime Rosas had the chance to team up with his former bandmates Rodrigo Godoy (bass, guitar, vocals) and Alex von Chrismar (drums) in order to record his second personal album, this time under the name of Jaime Rosas Trio.Godoy also provided his production knowledge for the album, which was recorded at the Magnasonica Studio.As Mylodon Records was also the house of Entrance, the Chilean label took Jaime Rosas' new effort ''Extremos'' under its sponsorship and this work eventually came out in 2004.

''Extremos'' is basically following the same matrix as ''Virgo'', although the presence of Godoy offers some more pronounced guitar parts in the place of symphonic-oriented keyboard themes.More than half of the tracks are dedicated to the sequel of ''Breva Pieza Rockera'', presented in the first album, although this time the different movements are sparse placed throughout the release.Rosas still remains the leading figure, offering lots of EMERSON-ian piano and keyboard pyrotechnics, focusing on a balanced effort between Classical touches and pompous deliveries, however his new effort lacks the instant melodies of his first one, presenting a more technical album full of sharp synth fanfares, which are surrounded by Godoy's angular guitar plays.A couple of more romantic sounding pieces with elegant piano interludes and atmospheric textures in general breeze some fresh air throughout, while his most ambitious composition is definitely the closing 15-min. ''Viajero Astral'', the only track featuring some vocals, split between Symphonic and Heavy Rock, with incredible organ fanfares, more ambiental soundscapes and eventually a few good melodies.Virtuosity is not absent either with Rosas torturing his keyboards once more in the vein of KEITH EMERSON.

Somewhat less solid than his debut, still this Jaime Rosas' album has plenty of great moments to be labeled as recommended.Essential for fans of keyboard-based Progressive Rock albums.