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A SONG FOR ALL SEASONSRenaissanceSymphonic Prog3.76 | 476 ratings |
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If ever you are a fan of the band, there are few reasons not to like this album. The opening being a
typical "Renaissance" one. Inspired, graceful and offering some emotional vocal moments.The "epic" track from this work being another of their very good compositions. A good balance between orchestrations, pleasant melody and of course a very convincing Annie. But who would doubt about her great vocal capabilities? Some numbers are less polished/interesting like the mellowish "Closer Than Yesterday" and "Kindness" (indeed), but the band has already released some of those invisible tracks. As long as there aren't too many on an album, I can live with this fact. After all, the band isn't really in the rocking genre, right? The music featured is more easy listening than before. Short numbers almost all the way through give little room for extrapolation. A track, just a track like "Back Home.". Not always very enthusiastic to be honest. The very (too) sweet She Is Love could have been written by "10CC" but does not have this extravaganza. And "Northern Lights" might well be their best selling single, it is somewhat dull, I'm afraid. Fortunately, this album closes on another truthful "Renaissance" track. The title song is pure joy and melody. Sweetness, grandiose and passionate vocals from Annie of course (but she is not singing on all tracks on this album, which might be one of the problems). Their so recognizable style can fully be appreciated here. The grandeur (some might say pompous) of "Sheherazade" is very close and therefore I like it so much. Still, it is their weaker effort for a long time (their debut actually). Average I should say. Raised to three stars from five out of ten.
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