L'HEPTADE

Not quite as good as Les Cinq Saisons, although a very good album. Not quite a masterpiece of prog music. The instrumental tracks slow the pace and the second CD is lacking compared to the first. If the whole album was as good as Le Premier Ciel / L'Exil this would be the greatest album of all time. The last 5-6 minutes of Le Premier Ciel is extraordinary, I listen to this part with the volume as loud as possible. The instrumentation is unique, beautiful and extremely well written and played, and the passion is out of this world. L'Exil makes me want to cry every time but in a good way. Fiori's vocals are an instrument like no other vocalist's, and he does not dissapoint at all. Overall this album has a couple dull moments, but I highly recommend. If you liked Les Cinq Saisons this album is a must, it has more of the traditional prog sound. about an A- close to perfect.