BIRDS OF PASSAGE

Antony and his team did it again! This time the new album is less symphonic, except of some moments from the first song that to me sounds similar to The Revealing Science of God from Yes' Topographic Ocean. The rest of the album has strong folk and world music flavor. Some moments reminiscent MIke Oldfield,and some... Pat Metheny: guitar sound, "exotic percussions", wordless vocals. I like them both, so I like the new Karfagen's opus as well. in comparison to previous albums, the mood of the album is on the calmer side. As on most Karfagen albums, there are a number of strong melodies, nice vocal parts, and more emphasis on guitar sound, both electric and acoustic. The keyboards are also there, but they mostly add color than solos. And, us usual, great artwork!