BATTLE SCARS

British neo-prog veterans Galahad's latest album, Battle Scars, did not disappoint me in the least bit. Battle Scars is an album that from the first moments is full of melodic atmosphere, rocking vibes, and great hooks. For prog this is definitely on the catchy side, but in a good way. The vocal melodies are memorable, but perhaps what most grabs me about this release is how it sounds both incredibly modern while still sounding very neo-prog. Lots of heavy guitars, crisp production, and fantastic inclusion of less conventional elements (for prog), such as loads of electronic music influences. Ultimately, this album is all about 'songs.' Don't expect some majestically deep ocean of sonic waters or on this one. But, DO expect a great album, one that you can rock out to, and for the musicians, one that's really fun to jam along to as well!