SEVEN

The second album released by Magenta is well worth the wait: it's more mature than the first one, which yet was very good but not so perfect musically. As compared to the first album, in Seven Christina's voice shows to be the focal point of the band and the addition of the orchestra improves the melodies. The other singer, Rob Reed, is not as present as in the first album. The tracks are based on each of the seven deadly sins; the lyrics are interesting, as they should be in a typical art rock album. The melodies have a Genesis feel, sometimes catchy but never boring or too predictable: they are constantly changing. This album is more accessible than the first one, also thanks to its beautiful melodies and Christina's superb voice, so you don't have to be a prog purist to appreciate it. It's recommended to everyone.