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"Simpler but catchier, Clepsydra's "Fears" is an album that will find its place in any good neo progressive rock library."
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4/5
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"Fears" is the third album of the Swiss band Clepsydra. Productivity doesn't seem to be the major goal of the band since they only release an album every three years. Has taking their time been beneficial?
Probably because the result is more than convincing. Compared to "Alone", the music of "Fears" is lighter. The big Pendragon-like chords that overloaded "Alone" are replaced by simple keyboard accompaniments. The synthetic sounds are quite well found and varied enough to avoid any weariness. They are sometimes accompanied by an acoustic guitar of the most beautiful effect.
Of course the expressive guitar soli in the pure tradition of neo progressive rock have not been forgotten and are scattered throughout the album. The only shadow that hangs over this album is the particular, a little nasal vocals that, as soon as it goes up in the high notes, can surprise the listener. After a few listenings, it disturbs less and the magic contained in "Fears" is released.
Emotionally successful, this album of Clepsydra is certainly easier to access than "Alone" which got tired after a while of listening. Simpler but catchier, this is an album that will find its place in any good neo prog record library. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
01. Soaked 02. The Missing Spark 03. Into My Cartoon 04. The Age Of Glass 05. Fearless 06. Daisies In The Sunshine 07. The Cloister 08. The Nineteenth Hole 09. Sweet Smelling Wood 10. Fear
LINEUP:
Aluisio Maggini: Chant Andy Thommen: Basse Marco Cerulli: Guitares Philip Hubert: Claviers Pietro Duca: Batterie
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