DOOMSDAY AFTERNOON

3.5 stars really ! This is a well produced and compositionally sound album. It's rather pastoral and acoustic despite a myriad of instruments and vocals. It's wistful and plaintive and atmospheric with a somewhat English sensibility. I am most reminded of The Geese and the Ghost as far as overall vibe, with a dash of Clannad and Gryphon tossed in. It's a very pleasant listen. My only issue with it is it never rocks much and none of the melodies are hooky or stuck with you. Formaldehyde was a stand out track for me which recalled Fleetwood Mac. Overall this is more art rock than anything and it's good stuff. The playing is tight but limited soloing etc. Modern Chamber music? I like it I don't love it. Will listen again. The closing track is a true epic prog rock suite with some depth and heaviness and a big highlight. Unfortunately it takes 56 minutes to get to it. If this album were 40 minutes instead of 66 I'd give it 4 stars.