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INTERNATIONAL DAYLIGHT
MINDGAMES
2003 , BELGIUM - EURO 13.50
Label: MUSEA
ALBUM REVIEW
As described on Musea website: This new band comes from Belgium and does exist since 1997. After a first demo in 1999, here is their first album, well named “International Daylight”. MINDGAMES’ influences are to be found in the whole progressive rock history, from Yes and Pink Floyd to Marillion, Rush, Camel and too many others to mention. Their album is carefully structured and worked out, with mid-long pieces and three epics. It’s a very sophisticated music, very precisely played, that finds a perfect balance between energy and softness. All players (including guests on flute, flugelhorn, vibraphone, cello) are brilliant, with clever keyboards and concise guitar solis, not forgetting a good singer. This band learnt all lessons from progressive rock, and is able to write a new one, full of freshness and sincerity. An excellent debut album !
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