STEPS

"Steps" is not only the most complex album by this band, but as well one of the most intricate stuff done in Prog at all. Definitively not the kind of stuff for falling in love with immediately, but the compositions are just awesome. Plenty of odd-timed rhythms, breaks and mood shifts. ProgMetal-typical intricate riffing alternating with classical, acoustical, sometimes jazzy sections. 100% different from their debut album and in fact the only disturbing factor on this album are the almost unbearable vocals of Franz Herde. From the point of musicianship and composition this album would deserve the highest score. But for the vocs one star has to be substracted. Still like all the releases following up this one, it's a absolute must-have in any prog collection!!