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As if about the bodiless antagonist to the Never Ending
Story, there is fantastical aspects interlaced into the
binding of this music. Notwithstanding conceptual titles
that hint to exciting voids in fairytales, the compositions
do hearken to Atreyus adventurous themes. While all songs
are neither repetitive or accessible like Pop, it does incorporate
some of Spock's Beard's and Pink Floyd's sound stylings.
Other bands that come to mind include Knight Area and Pendragon.
With that said, keyboards are king in this album, whereas
bass and guitars are the princes to their universe. The
vocals, however, resemble synthesizers in most cases, so
they too fall within the Neo-Progressive sphere of influence.
Last but not least, the pitter-patter of the drums fruitfully
fill remaining empty space. Parenthetically, the easiest
peach to pick is also their sweetest. This juicy tutti-frutti
is called "Hope." Though simple in nature, the fact it's
so reachable makes it the overall highlight. Regardless
of what falls out when you shake Cross' branches, this is
a wondrous album that's both engaging and consistent from
start to finish, and there isn't a single rotten apple in
the bushel. You can listen to it from the opener to "Eternity"
without feeling as if your precious time got sucked into
a wormhole.
[There is also a (2CD) limited edition
version which adds a disc bonus tracks (listing above)
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