MIROQUE

This is a band from Japan who have changed their stye of music over the years, which is why they're listed in Crossover-Prog. This is their latest album and it's minimalistic with almost mono-toned female vocals. Very melancholic as well. This style appeals to me which is why i'm giving it 3 stars, but in reality I have a hard time getting into this one.

"Red Moon-Prologue" is an intro track with the wind blowing as the sound builds. Some vocal melodies too. "I Don't Need Anything Else" is melancholic with vocals, bass and drums standing out. The guitar comes to the fore after 3 minutes. "Anyone Is Loved By Someone" is laid back and fairly dark to start. Reserved vocals before a minute. It picks up after 4 minutes with some nice bass before settling again with that melancholic vibe. "Time Like An Arrow" is more upbeat with vocal melodies. Vocals join in and the guitar comes and goes. "Jennifer" opens with strummed guitar and some percussion. Male and female vocals on this one although the male vocals become more prominant.

"Sharan" opens with a Japanese stringed instrument of some sort as female vocals join in. Bass too. It's heavier before 4 minutes. "Icarus" features female vocals and a beat that comes and goes. Guitar 2 minutes in and a fuller sound follows. "Time Perplexes Time Oneself" opens with some nice guitar. Vocals follow. The guitar here is so raw, I like it. "Red Moon-Epilogue" is brighter with vocals. Piano after a minute. It's kind of jazzy. Back to the brighter sound again. Wind 3 1/2 minutes in as the mood changes. Piano and vocal melodies join in.

I think you'd really have to be into this melancholic, minimalistic style of music to really enjoy this one.