MUSIC FOR SHARKS

RED SAND is an encyclopedic example of how good can turn into bad. Their first release was awesome, pure classic Neo-Prog, a sensational record, dark and emotional, melodic and short enough to be the Masterpiece. But with every other album things were getting worse: not a slight sign of progress, the same harmonies, structures and influences, poor lyrics and average musicianship. The new one fits that formula perfectly, and this is the only echo of perfection that can be found in recent RED SAND material. If you're a die-hard Neo-Prog fan or just haven't heard band's fantastic debut, you may enjoy this one, but for me it's simply a disappointment. What a pity.