HYBRID CHILD

Finally, a band in 2010 that has both excellent musicians AND excellent vocalists, thanks to Leslie Hunt (apparently an American Idol finalist - perhaps not the best reference!). Too many potentially good albums in 2010 have been ruined by poor lyrics and poor song delivery in the vocal department. District 97 have crafted an excellent album, with beautiful melodies, excellent use of the full range of instruments, including a cello. If you demand a bit more from your Prog than just stunning guitar and synth riffs (which this album has in spades), then this is well worth a listen. The opening tracks - I Don't Wanna Wait Another Day and I Can't Take You With Me - demonstrate the vocal talents of Hunt, and set up the listener for an entertaining 55 minutes.