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Crossover Prog / Progressive Rock
1988-2014
Sweden
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The career of this Swedish band spans over 8 albums (including a mini-symphony cd) released between 1988 and 2004. Their music has evolved from smooth,
floydian like to dark, almost Crimsonesque proportions over the years. Their style could generally be described as heavy, complex neo-prog with a strong
emphasis on melody. The band was founded by ex-VON LYX guitarist Hansi Cross whose highly emotional guitar work (sometimes reminiscent of Steve Hackett's)
gives the band a sound approaching that of IT BITES. As for Cross' vocals, they are slightly reminiscent of Dave GILMOUR's.
Their first three albums - which are grouped on the compilation disk "Dream Reality" -offer a mixture of long epics interspersed with a few pop songs; they
are mostly reminiscent of PINK FLOYD and TWELFTH NIGHT, and perhaps to some extent GENESIS circa "Wind and Wuthering" but with a heavy approach. The
following four albums (starting with "Paradox") are heavier, darker, and somewhat akin to RUSH, ECHOLYN or ANEKDOTEN. They feature long melodic guitar solos
with spacious keyboards but also bear enough time signatures to remind you of KING CRIMSOM. Their latest release, "Playgrounds", is a bit more tame and
spacey.
Not essential but the first three albums may interest you if you're into GALLEON or GRAND STAND. The heavier sound of their later albums will appeal more to

fans of ANEKDOTEN, LANDBERK and MORTE MACABRE.


Uncovered Heart - 1988 
Second Movement - 1990 
lll- Changing Poison Into Medecine - 1993
Paradox - 1995 
Gaze - 1996 (1999) 
Dream Reality - 1997 
Visionary Fools - 1998 -
Secrets - 2000 
Playgrounds - 2004 -
The Thrill Of Nothingness 2CD - 2009 
Wake Up Call - 2012 
Da Capo - 2014

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