THE APPROBATION

It's a very fun album to listen. It feels like they put a lot of modern prog influences in the mix and got as a result something refreshing and interesting. It sounds a bit like Steven Wilson, but tbh I would describe it more like a Blackwater Park Opeth merged with Frost* last album, if this makes any sense.

Overall the songs are quite good, although some lack more structural consistency: either with disconnected individual sections or ending up abruptly. Keyboards and organ do sound great, as well the punchy or atmospheric guitars.

3.5 stars rounded to 4, highly recommend for those who enjoy modern heavy prog (Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Riverside, Airbag, Pineapple Thief, etc).