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Line-up:
Jonathan Saunders
- Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Drums
Tracklist:
1. Thanatos
2. Anthem
3. Richard
4. Circle
Website:
www.zenrockandroll.com
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also:
Surprise Of July 2004
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Amazing
album indeed!!!! It seems that Progrock records got a few good aces in
the sleeve! The mastermind behind this record is Jonathan Saunders who
has composed most of the music. What strikes the attention is the
weird name of the band, which has nothing to do with the music we get
in this CD. I seriously don’t know what they had in mind when
adopting this name, but the guys here give lessons of how modern prog
rock should sound. Only four songs (one of which lasts 23 minutes) in
which all magic of traditional prog rock is mixed with modern pop and
musical elements. I would say that Zen here introduce a broadway style
of progressive rock music. Vigorous melodies, only few complicated
parts, clean-cut structures, amazing atmosphere and loads of
instruments build this unique album.
The
band own this amazing capability to match various influences from
Elton John and Bee Gees, to Marillion, Pink Floyd and Genesis in order
to offer us an amalgam of qualitative music. I think that the bet here
is won for the band in the refrain front. You see, Zen here manage to
create long songs that nevertheless present catchy refrains, that
stuck to your head for days and you keep singing them. Do you like
ballads, you’ve got it! Prog rock outbreaks? You’ve got it too!
How about some musical? Here it is! I seriously urge everyone who
likes prog music to listen to this album... it will definitely cheer
him/her up for good. At least I know that it will be among my
favourite albums of the year.
by Alex Savatianos 8,5/10 | 