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REALEAF ~ POSSIBLY NOT NOT ON LABEL (Barcode: 7290011799021) ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2006Released: 2007 1st album by a new Israeli Prog group RealeafFind albums by this artist and an incredibly strong and surprising debut. All four members of the group: Yuval GorenFind albums by this artist (vocals and guitars), Omri AzariaFind albums by this artist (synthesizers), Shay BashanFind albums by this artist (bass) and Gal HochbergFind albums by this artist (drums) play several instruments and the music and lyrics is credited to all band members. Although influenced by many classic Prog acts, their music is very unique and well developed. The vocal parts (sung in English) are scarce and most of the long tracks are instrumental with an emphasis on the synthesizer sounds, which ornament the music with very interesting electronic sounds resembling (but not imitating) the Space Rock of HawkwindFind albums by this artist and early GongFind albums by this artist. The sound is intentionally retro, which creates an atmosphere of a 1970s recording, something the Israeli Prog seems to specializing in. The bass player does a splendid job (especially on the fretless bass), gluing the music together and filling the empty spaces. The drummer provides just the right amount of drive to push the music forward, without being bombastic. All together a formidable addition to the ever growing Israeli Prog legacy and definitely something the local scene can be proud of. Wholeheartedly recommended!
