SECOND

Two great musicians, an Italian and a Pole, have come together in Germany to cut some great prog rock and prog metal filled to the brim with nice guitars and keys. The rock side is triumphant, the guitar crying tears of joy and sounding somewhere between the best of arena rock coming home to prog and the best of guitar muzak spicing things up. The metal side is of a good thickness and weight, the guitar now coming down hard and fast. On both sides the keys add extra texture and levity. Synths and pianos both do their espective jobs in this sense. The Italian, Ferrara, as such is our hero with his wonderful work on the twice mentioned guitar, pretty much making the album. His bass is also well played. The Pole, Lis, gives us the keys and gives us them well. His drums complete the picture. The opener "Strong Principle" is the best track, but everything on here is worth a listen. A great effort by this skillful duo.