VOYEUR

Moongarden

Symphonic Prog

3.81 | 139 ratings

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It's been five years since their last album and while the personnel is largely the same, Moongarden's style has changed for the better since "A Vulgar Display of Prog".

"Voyeur" is a much more focused concept album that follows the story of Vickey as she spies on various other characters living in a skyscraper. The album incorporates a wide variety of styles and sounds yet manages to make them work together cohesively within the context of the album. There's no filler tracks on here. Every single song gets 5 stars from me. "Voyeur" is full of breathtaking moments from start to end, finishing off with the astounding "Message From The Last Floor" and sublime "Voyeur Part Two".

Moongarden has never made a secret of their Genesis influence, but it's never been more clear than it is on Voyeur. Parts of the album sound like they would've fit right in on "Wind & Wuthering" or "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway".

That being said, although they've brought the typical array of Banks-like synths and Hackett style guitar solos to the mix, Moongarden brings the classic Genesis sound to modern times. The addition of new electronic sounds, instruments, and modern effects not typically seen in prog rock give it a new dimension. This isn't some copy. They've brought prog rock to the 21st century with great success.

As for the vocals, Simone Baldini Tosi does incredibly. His emotional delivery throughout lend the songs a lot of power. He also contributes by way of violin, used only a few times but very effectively. Every time the violin enters the picture is a highlight.

An absolute masterpiece. If you're looking for what Genesis might have sounded like had they never lost their sense of musical experimentation, look no further.

fphoenix | 5/5 | 2014-12-16

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