FREQUENCY

After the great "Dark Matter" released 5 years ago, the band lost two important pieces, first the drummer Paul Cook - who fortunately would come back soon (I really like this guy's dynamics) - and then founder keyboardist Martin Orford, gone for good after 26 years none-stop with the band.

The music goes in some way back to a melodic mood I most enjoy in their productions, and delievered with a balanced rock muscle,tastefully avoiding some moderniiish clichés. This time with the production of Holmes alone, who besides the guitar shares the keyboard duties.

Now with an uninterrupted career of 25+ years - and in my book they always have exuded distinct artistic maturity right from the start - the renewed band manages to atch a true class act following after a masterpiece. Talk of creative ehaustion - not yet, no chance!