GAILLION

At the time of writing this power trio are preparing for the release of their second album "Letters from the Skipper". "Admit One", originally recorded and released in 1989, was remastered and remixed in 2014, released via bandcamp, where the chances of increased visibility are higher these days.

The remixing and remastering does not take away much from the 80's feeling that the sound (I would imagine!) would have expressed back then. The music is typical (if there is such) late 80's heavy progressive rock mixed with Neo Prog references, especially on the keyboards and the mix of the instruments. Although not dominant, the keys add the 80's Neo atmosphere to an otherwise heavily Rush-influenced sound and style. In fact "Admit One", except for resembling to post-Moving Pictures Rush, also brings to mind Magellan and Enchant (before Enchant were born) and early Pallas from this side of the Atlantic being the main point of reference.

The rhythm section is impressive with twists and turns on relatively long power rock compositions with dynamism and talent in articulating ideas and executing. The recording quality is not the best (even if remixed and remastered) and the sound of drums and guitars might sound a bit rough, perhaps similar to Dream Theater's debut album. Mid-tempos dominate and songs are generally vocal-driven with overall good performances and plenty of ideas to sustain the length of the tracks.

Although not a landmark release in its style, "Admit One" has some qualities that should not be overlooked by proggers keen in the heavy/Neo mix.

Highlights: Prologue - Age of Ignorance, The Grand Facade