MINOR COMPLEXITIES

Wow! I had this album lying around for ages and I can´t really understand why it took me so long to hear it. So much time in fact that I couldn´t remember why I got the CD (though I´m sure I read about them on PA). When I played I was caught completely by surprise with its 70´s hard rocking sound, It is clear that Kansas was the main inspiration for leader/multi instrumentalist/songwriter Timothy G. Boney. Just listen to the opener, the six minute Operaton Overload. it sounds like one of Kansas best, including the heavy guitars, driving organ, violin solo and general atmosphere. But they actually don´t sound like copycats. There are other references too, like southern rock here and there plus some more up to date touches.

Minor Complexities is a very energetic, varied and convincing album, thanks to the excellent compositions, the tasteful arrangements and, most of all, Joseph L. Lemin´s stunning vocal lines. What pair of pipes he has! He sounds like a dozen or more 70´s singers put together (yes, Steve Walsh included, but not too much). There are some symphonic elements here, but the label heavy prog is VERY fitting. If you´re into 70´s prog rock you can´t not miss this one. They sound like something lost in the 70´s, except for the heavier guitar sound and the brilliant, modern production. Some songs are better than others, but there are no fillers. Those guys are really talented and love what they do!

I really hope those guys release something like this one soon. As a first (and so far only) work I can say this is more than promising. They have put out an outstandig, powerful record. Not perfect, of course, but a four star rating efford, no doubt. Recommended.