PATCHWORK CACOPHONY

It's been a long time since I listened to a new prog album where I enjoyed everything but this fits the bill.

Starting with Sketch Of A Day, a little concept album in itself, I find myself looking forward to the next musical style twist with each new track. I adore the mellotron sound on Dance Of The Fleet Footed Heffalumps (and the track title!). Nylons For Parot is a deceptively simple melody that somehow brings a tear to my eye.

Vocals are only used sparingly, and only on the last set of tracks, Dawn Light. The catchiest track on this part is Final Sunset and I find myself cheerily singing along to the apocalyptic lyrics.

Well worth a listen, and even more so once you realise this is all the work of one person.