MOSAIC

Lesoir is great surprise for the new batch of Prog Bands post 2010. Their last album, Mosaic, shows it being a great mix of modern prog with catchy hooks and each song being very distinct from each other. It a bit of Mostly Autumn but with stronger neo-prog elements in the mix.

The vocals are all female, they are beautiful and have some great arrangements and melodies. They are usually accompanied by mellow songs, but the album does take a rocking energy when it's required. You will also find (great) guitar solos in almost all the songs, very melodic and David Gilmour-esque, although a bit drier sounding, which I enjoy a lot. Mixing is also very clear and not too loud, it's more modern than retro though (like Wobbler). The drums use reverb and might annoy some listeners, though.

Highlights: Mosaic, Is This It?, Dystopia, Two Faces (superb ending)