NUMB EYES, THE SOUL REVELATION

Another one of those early Muséa bands that didn't leave much of an impression. Don't get me wrong, it's nice that there were bands back in the 80's and early 90's struggling to keep the prog-rock flame burning. The unfortunate thing is, they didn't seem to be trying very hard.

Musically, this is barely a blip on the radar screen. The tracks are long, but to little effect, set adrift without focus. Instrumentally, the band are OK, but the keyboard sounds are, typically for the time, thin and forgettable. Most likely presets. The vocals (by keyswoman Lali Belza and guitarist Santi Calero, alternately) are hopeless-thin, marble-mouthed, lacking in range or dynamics. Not that singing lessons would have helped put across the ill-conceived English lyrics.

A rather pointless album, a real product of its time, best forgotten. Thank the Heavens Änglagård came along and swept all these types of bands away.