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SUMMER IN TOWN
HORIZONT
1984 , RUSSIA - EURO 13.00
Label: BOHEME MUSIC INT.
ALBUM REVIEW
Horizont's 1984 debut, Summer In Town, is a stunning album. The music is at times symphonic in a Yes-like fashion, while other times it borders on synth avant-garde and even RIO (Rock-in-opposition). The sound-quality is excellent and rich with thick keyboards (Yes-like Church organ, Moog synths, and bass pedals), and occasional choir. Their guitarist is influenced by Steve Howe, and provides some tasty guitar chops. In fact, he also reminds me a bit of the guy in Modry Efekt. The album consists of three long tracks. The first track is complex, optimistic, and energetic...The next two tracks are a bit different, but approach the avant-garde sound that Horizont would experiment with on the next album. These two tracks somehow mix avant-garde synth work(tons of thick Moog work), RIO, with lush Yes-like symphonic sections, and busy prog rock. Some of the passages also come close to soundtrack music. Horizont comes highly recommended. Fans of Yes, RIO, and especially analog synths, will love the music here. (Steve Hegede)
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