STARCASTLE

Honestly I don't get why everyone hates this album so much. Everyone says that they are just Yes clones, but I don't see that here. Admittedly, I do see a big influence from Yes, but certainly it would be silly to say that they are copying them exactly. Terry Lutteral's vocal sound has a much more classic rock sounding voice than Anderson (lead singer of Yes) does, which makes sense when you know that Terry Lutteral used to be in R.E.O Speedwagon. As for the instrumentals, the keyboard does sound a lot like Rick Wakeman, and, admittedly, the bass does also sound a lot like Chris Squire. The drums however, aren't as complex as Alan White or Bill Buford's drums were. This all leads me to the conclusion that Starcastle, though heavily influenced my Yes, have their own sound and flavor just like any other band does. The album itself, is a prog rock gem just as much as any of the classics; I find this album greatly underrated. I would recommend this album to anyone who is a fan of progressive rock, especially Yes fans. This album would make a great addition to any record collection.