Post Description

Studio Album, released in 2001, United Kingdom.

Debuut album van deze Engelse Neo Prog formatie.

Aanvulling op spot van Toverkol1.


The first CD contains two epics "Children of the Sun" and "The White Witch" this suites are like a travel in time to the early 70"s, all the symphonic magic of the of YES and GENESIS with a better production. The two epics are separated by a short acoustic named "Opus 1" that works as a moment to breath between the first two masterpieces. When I listen this small song I"m not sure if Rob Reed"s main inspiration is only Steve HOWE because in some moments he reminds me of Steve HACKETT and his delicate style.

The second CD keeps almost the same structure, two multi part epics ("Man the Machine" and "Genetesis") separated by a short acoustic ("Opus II", in the same vein as the first one) and a mini epic "The Warning". I used to believe CD II was not as perfect as the first one but rediscovered the album in the past few days and now I love the two CD"s just the same. CD II keeps the interest because the two epics have a more eclectic sound with influence of Neo Prog" and a touch of "Renaissance".



Songs / Tracks Listing

CD 1 (41:05):
Children Of The Sun (19:00)
1. i) Spirit Of The Land (4:22)
2. ii) The Journey (4:34)
3. iii) The Battle (5:02)
4. iv) Thanksgiving (5:18)
5. Opus 1 (0:51)
The White Witch (20:23)
6. i) Overture (0:41)
7. ii) The White Witch (6:27)
8. iii) The Plague (4:17)
9. iv) Reflection (4:53)
10. v) The Spell (4:37)

CD 2 (55:25):
Man The Machine (24:56)
1. i) Man and Machine (1:11)
2. ii) War (5:34)
3. iii) Rememberance (5:00)
4. iv) The Watchers (3:53)
5. v) Lightspeed (4:08)
6. vi) First Contact (4:54)
7. Opus 2 (1:16)
Genetesis (21:48)
8. i) The New Age (4:49)
9. ii) Renewed Purpose (4:45)
10. iii) A New Life (5:02)
11. iv) The Search For Faith (5:23)
12. v) The Creed (2:08)
13. The Warning (7:17)

Total Time: 96:30


Line-up / Musicians

- Christina Murphy / lead vocals
- Rob Reed / vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, electric and acoustic guitars, tambourine
- Tim Robinson / drums
- Chris Fry / lead guitar ("The White Witch" Pts 3/4/5 - "The Warning")
- Martin Shellard / lead guitar ("Genetesis")
- Andy Edwards / lead guitar ("The White Witch" Pt. 2)
- Tim Short / percussion