RADIO SILENCE

Don't let the "crossover" tag put you off; this is no bog-standard pop-prog. At times it puts me in mind of the careful eclecticism of Echolyn or fellow relative newcomers Pattern-Seeking Animals; pulling in influences from a variety of sources both in and outside the world of prog, then sculpting them into cohesive, unpredictable songs.

The rhythm section of Edwards and Jowitt brings a proper old school groove to proceedings (approaching Gentle Giant-esque levels of mutant funk at times), whilst Groucutt and Webb's guitars and vocals feel comparatively contemporary, making for a pleasing blend of old and new vibes.

This is not a get-it-on-first-listen album, but if you put the time in you'll really start to appreciate the nuances and quirks of the songwriting on display here. This feels like an album that's been built to last.

Track Highlights: Solid State, Never Ending Circle