TRAUMATIZED

PUPPET SHOW are a relatively new US band coming from San Jose,California with a sound deep rooted in the classic progressive rock of the 70's.They were formed in 1997 and almost immediately released their debut ''Traumatized'',being a discovery of Kinesis Label.

PUPPET SHOW won't ever win a prize for their originality,but their music is very well-crafted and performed,leading to a result which can be a fave of all vintage-prog fans.The compositions are mainly long with a variety of old analig keyboard sounds like the mighty mellotron (echoes of GENESIS,while blended with delicate acoustic guitars),the Hammond organ (slight E.L.P. influences),the moog synthesizer and the church organ.Especially fans of GENESIS will find a lot of sounds to remind them something.Despite being definitely keyboard-centered,in ''Traumatized'' you will also find plenty of soaring guitars and inspired solos in the vein of STEVE HACKETT or even STEVE ROTHERY to complete a nice soundscape of this work...and last but not least the band features a strong vocalist under the presence of Sean Frazier and his intense/dramatic vocals.''Traumatized'' ends up being a very strong release and a pleasant listening for all progressice rock fans of the old years.Recommended!