ENGLISH ELECTRIC (PART ONE)

For many prog fans of my acquaintance BBT's 2009 release "The Underfall Yard" was the best album that year. The follow-on EP "Far Skies Deep Time" gave an tantalizing taster of the impact new vocalist David Longdon was making on the band's song-writing. Expectations of the next full length album were therefore high. It is fair to say that BBT have managed to exceed expectations. If you like your prog full of intricate arrangements, masterful musicianship, interesting/engaging/thought-provoking lyrics and memorable melodies, this is a must have. In a year which has already seen fantastic new releases from echolyn and Anglagard, this is thus far the highlight of the year for me.