Friday 6 May 2016

# 7 Top of 2014

Transatlantic - Kaleidoscope (Inside Out Music)

Transatlantic's  2009, album "The Whirlwind" might be one of he best progressive rock albums of the 21st century. With their fourth studio release "Kaleidoscope", the all star band only had to keep the quality to the same standards and show that they are able to keep up with themselves in terms of music virtuosity. And after even the first listen of the album, you feel confident that they achieved that and possibly more.
The opening track "Into The Blue" is 25 minutes long, with a big intro, keyboards and all in all a true prog gem. The real surprise of the album comes with "Written In Your Heart Section" and specifically near the 17 minute mark when the magical voice of Daniel Gildenlow creates a moment of unparallel music. Neal Morse leads us  to the grand finale of the album with another epic, a hallmark of all good progressive rock records, with the title track, which includes powerful melodies, with many different parts leading to the explosive end of the album.
A great & memorable album!




97/100

Below is the music video from the "radio" moment of the album, Shine which in many ways is a reminiscent of another great moment from the band's past "We all need some light"

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