QUICKLY QUICKLY QUICKLY

My first review - and this album deserves it. Quickly Quickly Quickly is a powerful expression of progressive rock, melding classic and modern themes into a unique, artful masterpiece. After several listens I believe it deserves a spot in the collection of any discerning prog fan.

"Firebears" is an emotional epic that keeps delivering. There is a rough edge beneath superb playing all around. The drums drive the track - sometimes too close to the edge, but never over. Guitars and keyboards dance around and into each other with glee. This track unfolds after many listens - there is a lot going on and it all fits. It makes me want to keep listening.

"The Eternal German Infant" features a whimsical lyric that immediately pulls you in. As the story unfolds, you sense several classic flavors throughout as many reviewers have noted (the nod to Genesis halfway through is unmistakable), but their concoction is delightfully fresh. Delicious.

"Mister Freeze" bubbles out with a funky bass that belies serious depth. Haunting, but not gloomy. This is what I love about the album: they weave modern chord progressions throughout while eschewing the doom that has shrouded prog over many years. This song presents a thread of hope amid shadows.

"I Shall Consume Everything" is the real gem in my view. It encapsulates everything I love about progressive music and could stand as one of the finest songs of this age. I can hear a thousand classics throughout yet I only hear one band - and I absolutely love it. What a finisher.

OK so I am a fanboy. But I am soaked in prog over many decades (and many years on this site), and I constantly search for modern bands who speak old languages in fresh tongues. A stellar review of their new album Grappling led me to this (as I type this, my pre-order download has just arrived and is fiercely beckoning) and I am giddy to pop my cork for QQQ. I cannot wait to hear the new one.

This is a must-have masterpiece and deserves my five stars.