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This is probably my absolute favourite album by Cast, combining
the old Cast sound with the new. This album is a true masterpiece
in the neo-prog genre, and should have gained a lot more attention
than it has. When you hear this album you can't understand why
Cast isn't up there with all the other "big" neo-prog bands such
as Marillion and Pendragon. Although I loved their previous album
"Endless Signs", I think that this is a giant step forward
compared to that album. Here they are stretching their musical
boundaries a step further, with complex compositions and
outstanding musicianship. Keyboard player Alfonso Vidales is
better than ever, so are the guitarist Francisco Hernandez and
drummer Jose Antonio Bringas Caire. But most of all, the vocals
have never been this good before as they became on this album.
The album has got four long tracks composed by Alfonso Vidales,
and as a bonus track, a Camel cover: "Another Night". Best track:
"Transparent Symbols".
This is one of my favourite releases of 1996, and it has got their
best cover painting up to date. This is a band that Mexicans can
be proud of. Recommended.
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