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Review:
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After 3 studio albums between 2003 and 2007, here we
have a mini-CD by new Italian formation Conqueror on which
4 tracks (between 3 and 8 minutes): 2 new songs, one cover
(from Paolo Morelli) and a live track (2006). The first
two compositions Sprazzi Di Luce and … E Mi Manchi Tanto
start dreamy with flute, Grand piano and wonderful female
vocals (Simona Regina, also keyboards), then a slow rhythm
and a final part featuring fat synthesizer flights (and
vocal harmonies and a saxophone solo in the second song).
Next Semplice that sound even more mellow, it is beautifully
build around vocals, piano and flute. Finally the longer
and live recorded composition Pensieri Fragili, this one
delivers Conqueror in its full splendor: lots of dynamics
and many shifting moods in the genuine progrock tradition
and strong solos on guitar (pretty fiery), saxophone and
synthesizer. The contrast between the dreamy parts with
flute and more bombastic interludes with heavy guitar riffs
and lush keyboards create a pleasant tension, culminating
in a compelling conclusion with howling guitar runs and
inspired female vocals, great!
Rating: [3 of 5 Stars!]
Erik
Neuteboom
Progwalhalla.nl
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