CIRKUS

SIMKADUS was the band that took over where ÄNGLAGARD ended in 1994, and released the best debut album in 1996 in my opinion. Now they're back with their second album "Cirkus", the follow up to "Aurum Nostrum". - The music is a mix between GENESIS, KING CRIMSON, YES and ÄNGLAGARD. The vocals are singed in Swedish, and there's plenty of great instruments, such as flute, cello, organ and layers of beautiful Mellotron. The music is complex with many time-changes and instrumental passages. It also has a lot of contrast, and it varies from calm to very dramatic and intense. - The 16-page CD-booklet is very beautiful with illustrations to each song. I won't mention any highlights because every track is equally good. SINKADUS is one of the best bands from the '90's, and this may be the best album of the year. It's almost as good as their debut album "Aurum Nostrum" from 1996, and a future classic progressive album. Highly recommended, especially for lovers of ÄNGLAGARD and Mellotron!