SANCTUARY

Initially soaring, acoustic prog rock, reminiscent of Floyd, this group evolved under the influence of Dave, its progenitor; over time the sound expanded and Rosanna brought the progressive range to the top on the post- covid 'Aura' . Why this preamble, but because Linda, her next, also has a very beautiful voice which fits admirably with the IO Earth sound!

this album has metallic power, progressive breaks, intimate prog folk variations with passages of saxophone, flute from Luke; Adam launches crystalline and solemn scales of borderline grandiloquent piano and Dave calmed down by distilling his devastating solos at the right moments without drowning us with super guitar-hero notes. An album that can be listened to smoothly, without latency, from which I will highlight 'The Child', 'Changes' and 'Sunshine' for this intense work between delicacy and fury.

An album more prog metal than crossover but a very good album that should not be forgotten and which will last in their discography. (4.5)