MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Jadis have a very listenable sound to them. Bright, cheery and happy, pefect for a summer evening. In fact of all their contemparies (IQ, Pallas, Pendragon, etc) I always thought they had the best chance of making it big - whatever that means. I can imagine their music appealing to a mainstream audience (given the exposure), whereas with the other bands, you kind of have to be tuned in to them, but no less brilliant of course.

Jadis have a very guitar rich sound augmented by the powerful and melodious voice of Gary Chandler. On this album there is much to enjoy on the keyboards front also, supplied by Mr. Orford. Add in the usual high quality bass contribution of Mr. Jowitt and the ever dependable Steve Cristie of drums.

All the songs on offer are superb but I must just mention Wonderful Day, which always makes me smile, The Beginning and the End with that supeb guitar playing on the fret ala Hackett and Holding Your Breath, quite simply one of the greatest instrumentals of all time - 10 minutes or pure overblown superb music with about 20 sections.

Unreservedly recommended.