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Studio Album, released in 1982, Hungary.

Tweede album van deze Hongaarse Progrock Formatie.

EAST is one of the most beloved prog acts from Hungary (if not the most). While the rest of the world was into New Wave, Marillion carried the prog torch for Great Britain and points west. Guitarist János Varga, keyboardist Géza Pálvölgyi, singer Miklós Zareczky, bassist Péter Móczán and percussionist István Király decided to pick up the prog banner for Eastern Europe.

In 1981, they released their debut album "Játékok." The English translation is games. Oddly, they did release an English version, but it was titled "Blue Paradise." It was a well-received debut, and is still highly regarded. However, it is the sophomore effort, 1982"s "Hüség" (Faith), that seems to capture more hearts. 




Excellent symphonic space prog with loads of keyboard soaked instrumental passages and acid laced guitar solos. Vocals are in Hungarian are are quite good with lots of symphonic chants throughout. EAST generate some real serene melodies and lush landscapes which makes this album easy to fall for. Songs on "Huseg" seem to run together effortlessly and in fact the whole albums runs very much like a concept album should which this is. EAST are a highly professional unit who play a very sophisticated and deep styled progressive rock whoch is very imaginative. Fans of good symphonic prog will need to have this album in their collection. 


Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Hüség ~ Faith (3:43)
2. Keresd õnmagad ~ Search yourself (4:23)
3. Mágikus eró ~ Magical power (2:55)
4. Én voltam ~ It was me (5:56)
5. A végtelen tér öröme ~ The happiness of the endless space (1:38)
6. Üjjászületés ~ Born again (3:40)
7. Ablakok ~ Windows (5:44)
8. Vesztesek ~ Losers (3:44)
9. Felhókón sétálva ~ Walkin" on the clouds (4:22)
10. Várni kell ~ You must wait (5:56)
11. Merengés ~ Meditation (2:14)

Total Time: 44:17


Line-up / Musicians

- István Király / drums, percussion
- Péter Móczán / bass
- Géza Pálvölgyi / keyboards
- János Varga / guitar
- Miklós Zareczky / lead vocals