LE MYSTÈRE DU GUÉ PUCELLE

Alco Frisbass really outdid themselves creating a truly wonderful masterpiece of retro-prog. They seem to be keeping that three year pattern of releasing new albums. Le Mystère du Gué Percelle continues the same format as their previous two but I really think they improved it further due to a beefier production. One again they keep you wondering what they'll do next, everything from Canterbury type passages (I've seen them referred to as a Canterbury band but not me although that element frequently surfaces) to analog synth solos to symphonic prog guitar passages, whatever in the world of prog that sounded good to these guys you'll find here. Plus, once again a member of Minimum Vital, Jean-Luc Paysson makes a guest appearance but most of the work is from Patrick DuFour, Fabrice Chouette, and Frédéric Chaput. These guys continue to blow me away by their brand of prog. I love their use of analog synths and keyboards. While you can't go wrong with any of their three, this is their best, as far as I'm concerned!