ECHOLYN

Hands down, the prog album of 2012. Yes, it isn't exactly what you'd call traditional prog once you're out of song one "Island", but if you like a well written song, well recorded and with a unique Americana flavor meets prog, go no further. I've taken the journey with Echolyn since AS THE WORLD and they've had emotional heights all over their discography but they've really outdone themselves on this release. They sure had enough time to get it together but it's quite amazing how they have created such a work of beauty in such a long incubation period. Echolyn is a national treasure yet an acquired taste.