WITHERED FLOWERS AND CINNAMON

Enneade's musical proposal is presented to us as a cluster of very varied and interesting influences, but which falls short in execution, giving us the feeling of having only heard the sketch of what could have been a great album. 'A Foul Taste of Freedom' captures our attention as it begins with some 'a cappella' voices to later remind us of the more acoustic Opeth and the more theatrical genesis (only in the voices), but which disappoints us with the uninspired final part. The same thing happens with 'Illumination' whose first four minutes are quite good, to later lead to more generic progressive metal. 'Tinkling Forks' and 'Grand Buffet' are curious but not very satisfying attempts to look like the King Crimson of the 80's. With 'Autumn' the band presents its calmer and more spatial side with atmospheric keyboards and sharp guitars - reminiscent of Marillion and at times Anathema- taking their time to develop the song and whose climax only consists of a saxophone solo.