GODZILLA

Before us is a very strong and original work. It is the second album of the French prog band Audio'm. Six years after their debut, the band presents a concept consisting of one mega track lasting 43 minutes. So, before us is a very complex undertaking that was executed and presented in a very high-quality and original way. Simon Segura (bass, guitar), Marco Fabbri (drums), Dominique "Oiss" Olmo (guitar), Mathieu Havart, Michel Cayuela (keyboards), Gary Haguenauer (guitar) and Emmanuelle Olmo -Cayuela (voice) did all the writing, composing, recording, mixing and mastering. This really magnificent work really exudes the true term "prog rock". Everything is in the service of presenting this genre, from the complexity, the epic proportions of the composition, the lyrics, to the album cover itself. This work really brings the best of both worlds, such as classic prog sounds, as well as a lot of elements that definitely show a modern and original approach. The whole album is full of mood changes, this piece of music is divided into 10 movements and each one has its own special story. Even if it is a complex work, the band shows how to create music that is simply listenable, where the 43 minutes pass very quickly, of course, many repetitions are necessary to understand and fully absorb this album, but listening is never difficult, it even gives great pleasure.

Somewhere in the world of symphonic prog, inspiration lies, but elements of jazz, baroque music, repetitive sequences that exude eclecticism, and even avant-garde moments find their place. A dose of melancholy permeates through certain sequences, of course, the details on the mellotron always somehow hint at that story. Layers and layers of keyboards constantly bring sonic attacks, quality, and accurate rhythmic changes really give an additional feeling of tension, guitars at the top of the task (solos, riffs, and beautiful arpeggios), and vocals are ideal for this album.

Fantastic album that every prog rock fan should hear !