PYRAMID

The most underrated album I've ever heard. I understand the rating it receives on this page as it is not a totally progressive album, but the way the conceptuality is carried out throughout this fantastic trilogy is more than memorable. Three songs divided into three parts that shelter the listener in a musical paradise full of wisdom and wonderful harmonies.

"Voyager" is a fantastic beginning (the name implies what awaits you) and then introduces the second part, "What Goes Up", which has fantastic lyrics ("How can you be so sure that the wonders you've made in you life will be seen by the millions who'll follow to visit the site of your dream?"). "The Eagle WIll Rise Again" is the highest point when it comes to meaning: A hopeful message through a melancholic, sad and religious melody.

The second song starts with "One More River", a remarkable song with a magnificent and very strong sax solo. "Can't Take It With You" follows as the second part, being a kind of place to rest after so much force. The third part of the second song, "In The Lap Of The Gods", is an instrumental with oriental overtones with a majestic power, ideal to close the middle of the album.

The third part starts with "Pyromania", a lively, danceable and fun piece but at the same time with little hidden wise messages sung happily. "Hyper-Gamma-Spaces" is an unremarkable instrument although not bad for that. Sounds really nice. The album closes with "Shadow Of A Lonely Man", a majestic work, learned in experiences and suffering. Almost depressing piano progressions and a voice and lyrics that beautifully reflect the feeling of loneliness and his imperative way of staying in the spirit despite being surrounded by so many people and so much material.

An absolutely wonderful, spiritual album that doesn't deserve to be forgotten.