THE LONG GOODBYE

Superb album from start to finish - not a dull track within fifty miles. If you're a lover of neo-prog as a genre, it's all here - top-notch musicianship, great melodies, sensitive vocals, swirling organs, dynamic guitar breaks - (what ever became of Glen Sanderman, I wonder? On this evidence, this guy could really play) - playful flute, driving rhythms from bass and drums, the unexpected changes in tempo which catch you off guard. Every box ticked. Absolutely loved it.

Caution: follow-up, "Embrace", is a huge disappointment by comparison - only "No-one to talk to" and "End game" serve to raise it above plodding mediocrity. So, forget what followed and concentrate on this wondrous gem. Great stuff.