BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL

A superb album which confirms the importance of this band in the history of German prog rock. The heavy rock side of the band is more evident but always highly charged of Moog synth parts and beautiful, melodic guitar sections. The opening tune is an epic, grandiose song with a constant expression of dark, desperate feelings. It starts with a long, "creepy" atmospheric introduction then goes into a heavy rock excursion. The most consistent part is given after a long church like chorus: the tune opens on a captivating, emotional guitar dominated solo...the submit of Jane's musical talent on this one, so charged of sensibility and humanity. It ends with the same heavy rock instrumentation of the debut. The second track provides a dynamic "stoned" hard rock composition with some very catchy moments (especially the second part with its epic and spacey dimension). "Voice in the Wind" is a powerful melodic ballad featuring a deep, slowing, floating accompaniment and plaintive vocals. The last song is just a mistake, a rather poor, tasteless rock 'n roll deviation. Not the highlight of the band's career but a nice start for beginners and a delicate release.