ZLATEN PRESEK

Chromatic Point is a Macedonian ethno progressive metal band that combines smoothly prog rock and metal aestetics with Macedonian and Balkan folk music. This is their debut album released just two years after the foundation of the group. The music follows the trends of modern prog metal, but is also full of odd rhythms, which are very common in Balkan folklore, and strong catchy melodies resambling the part of the world they are living in. The record is all-instrumental and a bit more repetitive compared to their next works, but still a strong effort and a must-try for every prog-metalhead. My favourites here are "Троскот", "Малешевска реченица" and "Разловци 1876", although all compositions are fun to listen to.

An album which hints what will come next, but can easily stand of its own, too.