BROTHER APE
Brother Ape
Dogma(demo)
On The Other Side(demo ver.)
(PRIVAT RELEASE)
The Swedish Brother Ape conjures up enthusiasm as well as amazement. The band operates in the area that is being defined by Saga and It Bites and has in common with these big names the fact that it makes music on a fine prog-rocking and driving way, in which on can sense, in particular in the guitar-solos from Stefan Damicolas, a certain fondness for melodic jazz-rock. The compositions are complete with catchy melodies, while the performance also come over professional and passionate, in which are striking the strong harmony vocals, a Jeff Berlin-like, grunting bass and fluent though full sounding keyboard-parts.
On a production level it also sounds outstanding - with a slight exception for the somewhat too shrill sounding Dogma from 2000 - which explains the enthusiasm. The amazement springs from the fact that these are private releases, pieces of perfect home-efforts, which have been apparently overlooked by the specialized labels since the eponymous debut from 1998. But Brother Ape has enough quality to be recognized on a big scale, not only because of the trademarks which have been described earlier, but also because of the ease in which influences like Genesis, Bruford, Steely Dan/You Were Spiraling, Pat Metheny and Frank Zappa are being woven into the music.
The discs which last for about 40 minutes each also invite to re-listening because of the refined slow tracks, in which the attention for details is coming into prominence even more; the shuffling drum-sound in Railways (from the debut) for example imitates perfectly a chugging locomotive. Clockworks from On The Other Side (2000), which was being recorded live in the studio, shows that the band will also appeal to ones imagination on the stage. They work they way to a beautiful guitar-climax in a whipping up way, which competes with Brufords Fainting In Coils in a subtle way.
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René Yedema/Io pages
BROTHER APE "on the other side"
progress records 2005
Strong guitar riffs and bombastic keyboard chords is swirling around my ears.
Is this a new album from A.C.T, a lost early Saga album, or Camel and Rush who
united or is it ex-Styx-singers Dennis deYoung's new band? No, Brother Ape is
the name of this band, and the album is titles "On the other side".
The four young from Sweden plays a damn cool mix of fazz-rockfusion
with AOR influences. In addition humorous Lyrics with great vocal interprets.
Et voilà, that is the world of Brother Ape. The 10 Songs are written by guitarist
Stefan Damicolas. The lyrics is written by drummer Max Bergman.
The lead vocalist Peter Dahlstrom, who shares the role as bass player with
Gunnar Maxén, and the same goes for the keyboards and responsible shows.
Brother Ape very skillfully demonstrates on their debut album very that
the progrock scene will not die easily, no, they perform their songs
with a very high amount of play joy, which reflects a true listening benefit.
Whether it's with uptempo songs such as "The Jerk!, "I freak out", "Clockworks", whih it's
recemblents of Rush, or "Unaccomplished" binding the listener with
those guitar, keyboard harmonies or with the two acoustic
ballads "This Hour" or "Lucky Fool" grabs me with it's charm.
Throughout the album remains balanced as well as interesting.
With "Railways" they present straight figurativy like the course by the
landscape rolls itself. The steam locomotive rhythm of Max contributes substantially
to this imagination. A true highlight on this, in my opinion much to short CD,
is the closing title track "On the other side. Starting out as another mad poprock song
with some The Police influences, then quickly changes direction into a powerful
melodic part and a final with a touch of Saga.
Result: A very fresh and also direct albumt, which I find very pleasing.
Brother Ape knows how use a broad. range of styles and, in a skillful way,
turn it in to something of their own. It is not neo, it is not too complex,
and also not too commercial. It's the perfect mix. An awesome album!! A must have.
5 / 5
added: Sunday, 17 April 2005
PROGGIES - Daniel Eggenberger
BROTHER APE ON THE OTHER SIDE (PROGRESS RECORDS 2005)
OK, so here we have something sensational from Sweden again. The band is called BROTHER APE, and after a few spins I am proud to announce another winner for the fans of Progressive Rock.
They play pure Neo-Prog, with some slight STYX influences, due to the fact that the bands amazing lead singer Stefan Damicolas has a great voice a la DENNIS DE YOUNG. Musically we are drifting into a more Progressive Rocksound, which sometimes also reminds me of KANSAS, ENCHANT and ICE AGE.
It took the band some time to record the album, but now it has been released on PROGRESS RECORDS, and they can be proud, because with head and shoulders it stands proudly above most of the other Progressive Rock releases done lately. Songs like Railways , Clockworks and On the other side are beautiful melodic progressive rocksongs.
I can really recommend this CD to the progrockfans, but even the odd Pomprockfan might actually like this band a lot.
STRUTTER MAGAZIN
Points:( 8.6 out of 10)
BROTHER APE | ON THE OTHER SIDE 2005
Progress Records
PRCD014
I'm not sure what it is but I kept on calling this band Brutal Ape. Maybe its
the fierce looking ape on the front cover which strangely enough wasn't present
when this album was first released two years ago. Only 500 copies were ever
pressed up, all of which were sold during concerts.
Although I've never heard of these guys before they have been around for a number of years and decided to release their first full length 7-track all by themselves. A while later they were picked up by Progress Records who suggested to re-release their debut
album yet augmented with another three tracks in order to have a better total duration as the original release was rather short for Progress standards.
Already from the very first seconds I knew I was in for a real treat here. "The jerk" combines both typical progressive highlights as well as a very melodic approach as if Saga were to merge with Karmakanic. It sounds fresh, with the right amount of complexity, a well balanced sound and creativity as well as skill delivered all over this album. One of the trademarks of this band is that they tackle all kinds of influences and genres in order to mould them into the Brother Ape sound.
"Waiting for the sandman" contains slightly soft fusion
which in the distance might include some Yellowjackets atmosphere whilst from a vocal point of view rubbing shoulders with Ducth seventies underrated band Solution.
During "I freak out" the instrumental section leans towards early Brand X with an emphasis on the guitar. Listen to the band's "Railways" and immediately afterwards take Pat Metheny?s "Still life (talking)" out of the cupboard and listen to "Last train home". Enough said ! Acoustic guitar forms the focal point during the peaceful "This hour" nicely blending with vocal harmonies resulting in kind of a fragile lullaby. More vocal acrobatics during "Farewell song" which embraces hazes of Yes' "Nous sommes du soleil". "Lucky fool" follows the authentic singer-songwriter tradition with an honest acoustic guitar backing the pure vocals.
This superb album closes with the longest and
most incredible track "On the other side" yet again reaching for a perfect
blend of seventies American rock with a dash of contemporary prog. I hear elements of Saga, Yes and even Return to Forever genius and Weather Report darkness.
In short Brother Ape is one incredible new find and we have to thank Hansi Cross for enabling these guys to deliver an allround diverse and professional album which thanks to the help of Progress Records will now have an impeccable worldwide distribution. Good reviews and healthy sales will undoubtedly push this band forward so we might look forward to more incredible
music and hopefully some live dates too.
Long may the ape reign ! Brother Ape has clearly signed for musical Apex!
John 'BoBo' Bollenbergwww.boborocks.beradioshow On The Rocks
BROTHER APE-on the other side
Progress Records 2005
It has been mentioned already numerous times on this site, Sweden is certainly at the moment the epicentre of progressive rock, and with the guys of Brother Ape they have another promising act. Their music keeps the midway between melodic progrock of Saga and It Bites, the nervous fragments of Zappa, jazz-rock and fusion mixed with AOR, in a nutshell the entire palette has been delivered here on an ingenious and musical-technical perfect way.
Don't let you discourage by the jazz influences, it's hardly present. Some people will have to get used to this style, sometimes it becomes even poppy or mainstream, but after several listenings it will grow on you and you will discover always new things.
The Jerk was free for download on the official site of the record label and illustrates perfectly the genius of the music of Brother Ape, melodic progressive rock with enough complexity and a nose for composition, vocally on high standards and musically everything in balance. A track like Waiting for the sandman seemed a bit too quiet in the beginning (maybe also because of the lyrics), but afterwards it has become one of my favourites, a ballad passing in the second part into instrumental Camel-esk prog. The heavy rocking I freak out has a very catchy refrain, contains a beautiful guitar solo and is mainly driven by the rhythm section. Railways is also very original, a train driving through the landscape is simulated by using brushes on the snare drum. Beautifully sung, supported by bass, subtle keyboards and acoustic guitar are making this song very atmospheric and enjoyable.
Anyway, the entire album has a very nice mood, both musically and lyrically, heart-warming between all the other melancholic albums, that are being released in the circuit these days. Sometimes this album reminds, not by coincidence, at A.C.T. like for example the guitar play on Clockworks, only Brother Ape has a bit more to offer thanks to the diversity of the musical pathways, they tend to follow. On the acoustic ballad This Hour it is obvious that singer Peter has listened very well to Styx, it's like you are hearing a 'young' Dennis de Young. After this romantic interlude (it came at the right moment) the speed rises in Unaccomplished, where you can discover influences of UK, as well on guitar as on keyboards, while Farewell Song undoubtedly reminds of Yes. A second fully acoustic but very short track introduces the longest one on the album, On the other side. The beginning is surprisingly a mix of Dire Straits and The Police, but after 2 minutes the tone is changing into progressive rock pur sang, with references to the seventies and contemporary neo-prog. Besides, you can hear, like in the Farewell Song, that typical interplay between guitar and vocals, like we used to know from the early days of Yes. Furthermore, the production and the artwork are excellent, thus this album is an absolute 'must', you have to give it the time to grow on you.
Brother Ape is not really a newcomer, they have released some years ago an EP, but Progress Records has re-released it (and added some new tracks). After the promising debut of Liquid Scarlet the Swedish record label has once again acquired a 'diamant'. I'm very anxious to hear these guys live, hopefully they will find the way to our country.
Review by Claude / Prog-Nose
Rating 9/10
Brother ApeOn the Other Side (2005)
PRCD014 48:25m
Brother Ape are a Swedish quartet consisting of guitars/vocals, keyboards,bass, and drums this being their debut offering entitled On the Other Side has a great feel full of vibrancy and lushness that I have found with many other Swedish bands.
However their musical style is not exactly true progressive, but there are enough proggy elements within the song structure to identify the direction Brother Ape are taking us. The 10 tracks are a combination of listening to 4Front (especially the guitar playing) at times for example on
'The Jerk', and 'Freak Out'. Where as 'Clockworks' ventures towards Rush-minded territory for my mind. The real highlight is the title track 'On the other side' (recorded 10 years previous to the rest of the CD) which brings together some wonderful melodies and crescendos that are blended beautifully together throughout.
As you listen to this CD one gets the distinct feel it has a definite
American edge to the sound, so those familiar with bands like 4Front or Saga wouldn't be disappointed. On the other hand, there are distinct European melodies that place Brother Ape up there with the likes of Leviathan (Italy) or ACT (from Sweden). Most interesting are the vocals, which interact well especially on Accomplished (Yes influenced here?) and it has to be said this has significant effect on the CD. Brother Ape overall have delivered a verygood debut.
AUDION - Peter Beaman
BROTHER APE-0n the other side PRCD014
The latest discovery of Progress records label is a swedish band called Brother Ape featuring Stefan Damicolas (vocals/guitar), Max Bergman (drums), Gurra Maxen (bass/keyboards) and Peter Dahlstrom (vocals/bass/keyboards).These guys are the living proof that easy vocal lines, an Aor/pop attitude and clever (and sometimes quite complex) symphonic themes are not impossibile to put together.
I don't know if these guys gathered around a table making a commercial plan before writing the stuff, but I do know the result is absolutely convincing and able to satisfy a wide audience, from the most exacting to the most superficial listener.There's really a lot of interesting stuff here: "The Jerk", "I Freak Out" and "Clockworks" are commercial but not easy songs due to a beautiful guitar and drums work. The most commercial tunes are "Waiting For The Sandman" with a a chorus sung by Peter Dahlström in the vein of Cristopher Cross; then "Railaways" is attractive like a beautiful woman but its poppy melody maybe won't last more than a summer love affair. "This Hour" and "Farewell Song" are not so exciting acoustic ballads and they're the only weakest moments of the whole album. Finally, "Unaccomplished" and the title-track will appeal all the symphonic prog fans, being more complex and so close to Saga and Rush stuff.Well, "On The Other Side" is so much a pleasant work that I have listened many times in the last weeks. I think you'll do the same if you buy it. Recommended.
80/100
Luca Alberici/tales of wonder
BROTHER APE-ON THE OTHER SIDE
Brother Ape, a newer band with quite a silly name, but in the world of progressive music, band names are not as important as the content of the music that lies withing the covers. In Brother Apes' case, the music is not good, but excellent, this is yet another brilliant Swedish band that truely paves their own road in terms of musical style.
The band includes quite a few well know prog and fusion bands as inspirations, names like: ACT, Weather Report, Saga, Rush, Brand X, Yes, and Zappa To name but a few. All of those are bands that have made major marks in the industry at their respective craft. To me Brother Ape seriously does not sound like anyone of those bands, true you might hear some occasions where they do passages that may echo the voices of those bands, yet the one important thing that Brother Ape has managed to glean from that list of artists, is produce an equally original and sincere sounding music that is very pleasurable to listen to.
The cd has a few different moods to offer the listener, many are blends of pop, prog, and fusion, and blended in such a way that all these styles are projected at the same time. In some ways they kind of remind me of early Ambrosia vocally, and bits of both UK and Bruford, the songs are vocal based, yet musically, they take a lot of their ideas from that era of keyboard stylings. The band has a lot of talent, and is never showy, or overplaying, everything is part of a composition, well constructed, short, and memorable songs.
Yet another Swedish newcomer to the progressive scene, and a band that on it's debut has recorded some very mature and sincere music, at this point the future is wide open for them, I hope that many fans in the prog circles get a chance to hear this band, they are quite good.
MJBrady Published on: 31 May 2005
ProGGnosis - Progressive Rock & Fusion
BROTHER APE
ON THE OTHER SIDE 2005
Brother Ape is a four piece outfit hailing from the outskirts of Stockholm. The band consists of Stefan Damicolas (vocals, guitars), Peter Dahlstrom (vocals, bass, keyboards), Gunnar Maxén (bass, keyboards, vocals) and Max Bergman (drums, percussion).
Although they have been around for about 10 years, they have until now remained relatively unknown outside their native Sweden. As is often the case I am afraid to say I don't have much in the way of biographical material to draw from but from what I can piece together I think the following covers the main points. After starting out in the mid 1990's, Brother Ape very quickly recorded some demo tracks for an album, but never released it. The next few years were spent building up their own recording studio at their rehearsal room, while at the same time continuing to write and record new material.
Late in 2003 the band did at last bring out a CD for sale at their live shows, but the release was limited to just 500 copies. Now, in 2005, Progress Records have taken this 'demo' album as the basis for the band's first official label release, and with the addition of a couple of extra tracks, have made "On the Other Side" available to a wider audience.
The music sets out to create a blend of traditional and progressive rock with some jazz touches in the vein of Weather Report and Brand X. On the band's website influences from the likes of Saga, Yes and Rush are cited, and it is fair to say that there are also some more than passing similarities to A.C.T. Having said that it should also be said that the band have successfully managed to incorporate these diverse elements into a sound of their own.
The album opens with "The Jerk", a track whose style demonstrates perfectly what this band are all about. The music has a strong upbeat feel and successfully mixes 70's style progressive with neo-prog trends, and although the jazz elements are for the most part very light, they still manage to add an extra sparkle. The vocals meanwhile are clear and sharp and have that slight but obvious A.C.T. feel which I mentioned previously.
After such a promising start the album continues to deliver the goods with "Waiting For the Sandman" which is a somewhat more subdued piece. The vocal style here is lighter and is delivered in much softer tones, while the keyboard work has touches that are reminiscent of a kind of hybrid between The Enid and The Flower Kings. Very interesting and most effective.
"I Freak Out" has a more lively feel and initially there are similarities of late period Genesis, particularly from the point of view of the keyboard sound, but I have to be honest and say I found it a little too repetitive at times. On the plus side however there is some superb guitar work to be found just past the mid point, and this largely made up for any misgivings I may have had about the track as a whole.
The pattern of alternating between upbeat and more relaxed numbers works very well and the next three pieces continue the trend. Initially "Railways" takes things back down to a far more relaxed pace. The drums introduce a train like rhythm to the track while the music pushes smoothly forwards with soft vocal accompaniment. Next we have "Clockworks" with it's more upbeat, driving sound. The track has a solid vocal performance supported by slick yet restrained lead guitar work. Then we move into "This Hour", another slow laid back number which utilises acoustic guitar and a soft vocal line to good effect.
There is a slightly quirky edge to ""Unaccomplished" which utilises both guitars and keyboards to good effect creating a punchy energetic piece.
"Farewell Song" struck me as something of a mix between AOR and neo-prog. The main points of interest here were the excellent use of vocal harmonies and piano sounds which added a light airy ambience.
The penultimate track, "Lucky Fool", seems to pick up where "This Hour" left off. The overall sound and mood of the two pieces are so similar that this could almost be a continuation of the earlier song.
Finally we come to "On The Other Side". Suprisingly the vibrato guitar sound and initial vocal tones here reminded me strongly of The Police, but this effect soon subsides. The track develops quickly and after a mid section which is very strong on drums we move into a different frame of reference altogether with an uplifting build to the finish which is supported by strong vocal harmonies that are reminiscent of Yes at their best.
All in all I found this album to be a very strong debut release. The pleasing blend of styles is something that should help to ensure that this album appeals equally to fans of both progressive and melodic rock. If you favour 70's style progressive music with a modern edge, then this is another band that could give The Flower Kings a run for their money - Worth checking out!
NEW HORIZONS - Simon 10th July 2005
BROTHER APE - On the other side
I wasnt sure what to expect from a band called Brother Ape but I always welcome new music, When I received a copy of their On The Other Side (released in the States by Progrock Records), I immediately took a listen. From that first listen I found that I would enjoy the whole album.
Now several listens later, I can boldly say this is a top-notch rock album with some progressive moments throughout. This is one of those bands that sit right on the border of two musical worlds, which can be a nice introduction to prog for newcomers. Their style of music is on the more accessible side of the progressive rock spectrum, yet it will take several listens especially for the vocals. Not that Peter Dahlströms vocals are bad, just that theyre unique.... unique enough to be original. By the way Peter also is the bass player of the band, and quite a good one too!
This is one of the more fun releases of 2005 and will probably end up on many top picks of 2005. I would recommend this CD to fans of Saga, Sylvan, Cryptic Vison and most of the rest of the bands on Progrock Records. I cant wait for what Brother Ape does next!
Prognaut/reviewed by Ron Fuchs on August 30th, 2005
: : On the Other Side : :
Originally recorded in Sweden during 2002/2003 (with the exception of the title track which recorded as presented on this CD back in 1992) what you have here is a nice blend of extremely accessible music that stands as another example of the great music that continues to come from those wonderful Scandinavian countries.
The music is not overly complex but is also no simple three cord rock and roll progression. Also the songs are not some artificial attempt at prog by throwing in excessive mellotron or similar prog rock clichés. Just straight ahead prog sounding music in a strong melodic format. You do have the interesting keyboard flashes and some rather tasteful bass guitar work.
Another strong part of this entire CD is the vocal harmonies. Seems these guys have taken a page out of the song book of bands like The Eagles, Spocks Beard, even some of the Flower Kings. Not that any of their songs sound like any of those three bands but you do get some feel of those bands.
Lyrically these guys also have fun and do not take themselves too seriously but at the same time have much to say about the music business. The opening track The Jerk is all about what some people will do to get a deal, how far they will go to sell out their ideals just to be the next big thing . One of the telling lines in this song goes So now you are hip, For one year or two, You are like a monkey in the money machine. Im sure my musician friends who have really tried to do the music thing can appreciate their point.
Then they write a song like I Freak Out which on the surface appears to be a smack at life in general but upon closer review seems to address the gap between the push and need to always be cool and the reality that being cool aint as important as real life.
Of course the dark part of the song is the telling line, Hey, seen a lot of misery in the playground, Im about to make a strike, You pushed me to the limit man, so I have to cross that line, I Freak Out . Draw your own conclusions.
Clockworks is a song about our struggle to hurry up all the while wanting to stay young. This is an up paced little ditty that does get the old toe tapping as they riff through an engaging song with some really excellent harmonies.
All in all this is a very good CD. No great musical revelations here but great music to hear none the less.
Rating: 7.5 of 10
Reviewed By: Stephen Ellis / Prog4you
:ON THE OTHER SIDE :
Brother Apes first record, is a journey to the past & a great glimpse into the future of prog. This is without doubt a top- prog- act to look out for, in the future.
Amazing for a debut-artist to make such a mature and full record. They have a prog- pop- rock- fusion kind of approach, which is very rare today. I havent heard this kind of music, since UK- Weather Report- Yes ect, played with so much power and conviction
Here youll get a total mix of different styles, played so damn well, its beyond me, how a newcomer , can contain so much musical talent. The power of the vocals, the incredible guitar- riffs. Keyboards are unique both in the lead/ solo and in the back of the mix. Make no mistake, this very keyboard oriented. Drums are put in just right for me. Up front where they should be( heard). Amazing. Bass are ( to me) , very important. Here they are played like my heroes would have done it. Fast, beautiful & with lots of power. This is very mature, well composed & arranged prog/ fusion. Brother Ape plays various styles on this there first record. Few bands could have done this. If they did, they would probably fail. But not these gents. They come out just right. Excellent stuff from track one. Almost 50 min. of delightful and enjoyable music. Even the slightly pop-oriented tracks are great, kind a like Ambrosia in the vocals. This will definitely finds its way back to my player many times
Imagine a mix between UK, Weather Report, Yes, with a slice of Saga/ Styx. Then you come up with this unique outfit called Brother Ape. Progress Records could have yet another great thing going with Brother Ape. Comes highly recommended to progheads who search for something new & very unique. (Thanks to Hansi Cross for sending this to us.)
PROGPLANET - Progleo Rating 5 / 5
Brother ape-On the other sideBrother Ape produces a Rock'n'roll Progressive, melody, pointing out Saga especially, sometimes Yes, Asia, Rush and Styx, more or less tinted Fusions Jazz-Rock'n'roll of various origins like Weather Report but rather via Brand X, like also Return to Forever and Richard Bona.
In fact, in 2003, the group had recorded CD, but with limited pulling, taking again the majority of the titles presented here and had easily run out it in concerts. Considering this relative success, this album comes to be republished, increased few titles. The group is composed of the four musicians below: Stefan Damicolas: Guitars & Vocal Max Bergman: Battery & Percussions Gurra Maxén: Keyboards, Low & Vocal Peter Dahlström: Low, Keyboards & Vocal Here titles of the album (48' 25): "The Jerk" (5' 04)"Waiting for the Sandman" (4' 37)"I Freak Out" (4' 59)"Railways" (4' 50)"Clockworks" (5' 24)"This Hour" (4' 45)"Unaccomplished" (4' 15)"Farewell Song" (4' 31)"Lucky Fool" (2' 03)"One the Other Side" (7' 53)
All the musics are of Stefan Damicolas; the same applies to the words, except for three titles (1, 2 and 4), whose max Bergman is the author. This CD is characterized by some constant qualities. The first comes from the song whose beauty, purity and accuracy impress, that it is interpreted in harmonic support by the three potential singers or in lead, by Peter Dahlström or Stefan Damicolas. The second spreads out the flamboyance, the originality and the variety of an impressive beater and percussionnist, max Bergman. The third is located in the general value of the instrumentalists. The fourth is found in the excellent installation of the unit. Two parts are resolutely of a very great vintage, even if they remain the most shifted album: The nugget of the album is called "Unaccomplished". It remains my preferred by far and it made me shiver so much is well foutue. It is particular in all the connections: it is one of the two only titles where Stefan Damicolos sings as a leader, it is only without guitar and without low, it is the single one with Gurra Maxén and Peter Dahlström simultaneously with the keyboards. It is a composition perfect, accrocheuse, fast, square, sliced, jerked, in which the blazing work of max Bergman to the battery is striking and in which the song marvelously appears subtle. A crossing between Saga and Return to Forever.
In superb "One the Other Side", the song and the low one make think of the fantastic Richard Bona. It is thus located also more in one modern and ventilated Jazz-Rock'n'roll tinted of World Music. Max Bergman, definitely impressive, dazzles by its variety, its technique and its speed of execution. Stefan Damicolas delicately positions its guitar as much in solo that into rhythmic and points out sometimes Trevor Rabin in Yes. Four ballades are also remarkable: In "Waiting for the Sandman", Peter Dahlström sings a such crooner and one can admire all the heat of his beautiful voice. Pleasant "the Railways" is built on the rate/rhythm evoking a train.
The voice of Peter Dahlström marvellous, is assisted there subtly by that of Stefan Damicolas; all that on a perfect cover of keyboards and with some small keys with the piano. Sublime! Two other successes are entitled "This Hour" and "Lucky Fool". Stefan Damicolas supports on the acoustic guitar a Peter Dahlström, all at the same time cordial and expressive. Two other titles also conceal great forces: "I Freak Out" marks by a stronger presence of the guitar which covers all the part by well soaked riffs and ventures in a delicately built solo. One often thinks of Ian Crichton and Saga. In addition to the guitar, Stefan Damicolas sings there marvelously in lead and max Bergman confirms all it although one can think of him. "Farewell Song" also points out the atmospheres of Richard Bona with a supported rate/rhythm, curtly drawn by the impeccable beater, and with the vocal ones without text of Stefan Damicolas. "Jerk", just like "Clockworks", are less outstanding compositions even if they are not stripped of general qualities referred to above.
In short, a good album which is let listen with pleasure. Country: SE Progress Left Records PRCD014: 2005/03/31 Addition: 13-Jun-2005 Critical: JPS1er Score:4/5: Language: french
