POLLEN

For those who like their prog with a folkish vein, this is an absolute essential masterpiece. Thier music is so individual, it is hard to determine their influences, but I detect a little Yes, some Gentle Giant and particularly some early PFM. The CD is only 38 minutes, six songs, but is is true treat. The mixture of instruments, electric & accoustic guitar, base, keyboards, drums, flute and even vibes is wonderful. There are no weak songs, but my favorites were L'etoile and La femme ailee. One minute you hear some melodic accoustic folk that transforms into highly charged, electric but still very melodic, symphonic prog. I highly recommend this one.