REVOLUTION ROAD

What I like about prog is long epic songs and melodic music. These are the main elements for me. The first element is not really there on this album, there are mainly shorter songs. But the second is sufficiently there, this is a very melodic album. And there is also a feature that is usually not one of progressive rock: accessible songs. This is very significant for this album, the songs are remarkably accessible. It's almost like pop music, but far far better. That's another reason why I mainly buy progressive music and not pop music, pop music is too simple. You hear it three times and you've had it. But I think the songs on this album are endurable for a long time. And that's why I can yet very much appreciate what Rocket Scientists have done here. I must say this is the only album I know of this band but I will probably check out more in the furture.

What is the nicest element of this album ? I think it's the keyboards. Erik Norlander is doing a very nice job here on most songs. What a virtuoso musician this man is ! And he demonstrates this on many songs.

So if you like pleasant songs with good melodies and nice instrumental interludes this album could be for you ! Best songs are: Revolution Road, Ptolemy, Pay your Dues, After the Revolution and Eden Burns.