TRISTES NOTICIAS DEL IMPERIO

Hi ! Back after a few weeks to bring you Sad News From The Empire (Which in fact is the english translation of this album`s name) Founder member, alma matter bassist, singer and main composer friend Esteban Cerioni passed away last weekend, at his homeland and Redd base, Tucumàn province, Argentina. We had several afternoons at home sharing cofee and music, mainly his. Incredible is I can remember him saying, almost joking but not so... "If I`m to die, let it be playing on stage... There you are, yo got it.... To the music Itself : There could be two different reviews of this same album. LP version must be rated (IMHO) as 4 and a half stars. No, this is no "Eclectic Prog", this is just a fantastic very homogeneous record. OK, Opener "Reyes en Guerra" is very much as that "Easy Money" from Lark`s Tongues in Aspic, in fact band`s name In words of Esteban himself was a "Red" tribute Expert listeners may find some little PFM influences too here and there. That`s all regarding Influences Dpt. for the rest what you get is one of the five best argentinean real progressive rock records. General mood is ethereal, somewhat nocturnal. Very scarce LP release, and oftenly pricey. Other review could be that of it`s first release on CD on brazilian Progressive Rock Worldwide Records with tracks on different running order for no reason and 3 disposable live bonus tracks with awful sound quality. Thank God you can also get argentinean Viajero Inmovil records release on CD in miniature LP replica sleeve release , its 6 tracks on their original running order and several outtakes and live cuts this time on much more listenable audio quality. Get it the way you can but dont miss this real masterpiece.