FUTURE

The UK band with one of the most bizzare names ever came to life in 1985 led by guitarist/singer Asif Ali.Bassist Tony Norton and drummer Robert Lowe completed a music trio full of energy and passion for dynamic compositions and Abbfinoosty were reputedly a live beast already from their early days, even performing at the Marquee Club.However it wasn't until 1994 when they signed a contract deal with Cyclops and released their debut ''Future'' with Alan Dickerson on keyboards.

Ali, Norton and Lowe were influenced by numerous bands and ''Future'' shows that they just did not want to be unfaithful to any of these.Under these circumstances the album includes 12 tracks of varied moods and different approaches ranging from Melodic to Hard Rock and everything in between.However their work manages to remain very tight from the very first to the last note only because two words characterize all compositions: Atmosphere and energy.Ali's guitar work delivers from Hard Rockin' riffs to melodic solos and his vocals are passionate all the way despite his limited range.Norton and Lowe provide a strong and powerful rhythm section and Dickerson appears when needed with his district keyboard parts.Inspiration and styles are endless, from the RUSH-like power moments to the MARILLION-esque atmospheric passages and from the LED ZEPPELIN-like pure dynamics to the PINK FLOYD-ian psychedelia, Abbfinoosty seem like a band born to satisfy the whole range of dedicated rock fans.

Completely unfocused album with series of decent compositions and memorable monents.So if you are a fan of a crossover of the aforementioned bands and styles, Abbfinoosty are a great choice.I liked this one a lot so, definitely a recommended effort.