RED

Together with "Lark Tongues in Aspic", RED is part of the quintessential 70's KC stuff. You couldn't expect too much similar to other previous album, since its predeccessor didn't seem a good enough follow-up to the marvelous Larks; however, one thing is pretty clear: this CD is a masterpiece.

With the self-titled opening track, this album rocks. And rocks hard. Perhaps not as much as Larks self-titled (both) tracks, but still in a nice way, and (as in this song as in the whole album) also a better drums/percussions work from Bruford than on previous releases.

Take a brief breath with "Fallen Angel", a slower tune but also distorted and with insane percussions at the chorus; another great track.

"One More Red Nightmare" keeps the hard formula, with nice vocals work by Wetton and excellent instrumental interludes. The riffage is as outstanding as on the opening track. Maybe the highlight, at least that I can spot here, where every track is a definite classic, "Providence" being an exception, not because it isn't that good, but due to its extremely experimental direction (say Moonchild, SaBB self-titled and The Talking Drum, from previous works) it's not suitable for everyone... for many it's in fact simply cacophony.

This album couldn't end better with Starless, a depressing and slow-paced tune. My personal favourite, and surely most of fans will agree that it's a masterpiece. Twelve minutes can pass on in a while when giving it a listen..... trust me. Just because this song, RED cannot get less than three stars. It also has the best crescendo I've ever heard ;)

Amazing album. Both as prog lover and as KC fan, whatever you are, you won't be dissapointed with RED, unless you aren't capable to get into this band (it uses to happen... but in that case you're missing half of your life! And this CD is enough =)

Five stars. No less.