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  | AMYGDALA ~ COMPLEX COMBAT
SOLEIL ZEUHL 18 (Barcode: 3426300096036) ~ JAPAN ~ Progressive Rock
Recorded: 2006 - 2007 Released: 2008
2nd album by Japanese group AmygdalaFind albums by this artist, which took the world by surprise with their debut album, a few years back. While they were only a duo on their debut album, here they have expanded the lineup to a trio and even added a guest soloist on some tracks. Formed by keyboards player Yoshiyuki NakajimaFind albums by this artist, who also writes all the music, and guitarist Yoshihiro YamajiFind albums by this artist, they added the French drummer Daniel Jeand`heurFind albums by this artist (One ShotFind albums by this artist) and as guest musician another Japanese keyboards player Kenichi OguchiFind albums by this artist (KensoFind albums by this artist) to create a massive and complex sound. The result is truly remarkable and although a demanding listening experience, full of incredible performances and musical magic. People who loved their debut will of course be delighted by this new effort, and those who so far never heard them should do so ASAP. Stylistically the music covers Jazz-Rock Fusion and Zeuhl, but also a lot of other ground. Rather than try to classify one should listen with an open mind and let the music speak for itself. I doubt if anybody, who seriously likes serious contemporary music, could stay cold to this. A must for Zeuhl fans of course.
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  | KENSO ~ ESOPTRON
MUSEA 4310 ~ JAPAN ~ Progressive Rock
1999 studio album after almost 8 years with no new releases by this brilliant Japanes instrumental Prog group. The quintet - two keyboards players - soars through their material like a hurricane, often referrad as `Led Zeppelin playing Weather Report (or vice versa)`. This is amazing stuff and any fusion / Caterbury fan will find his elements here. A masterpiece!
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  | KENSO ~ IN THE WEST
MUSEA 4291 ~ JAPAN ~ Progressive Rock
Live radio broadcast recorded in 1997 by this excellent Japanese instrumental Prog outfit. Very jazz influenced and blessed by the presence of virtuoso players, they play some of the most exciting sounds in the almost fusiony (Brand X) style, with clear Canterbury influences. This recording summarizes well their earlier recordings and is an excellent introduction to the group`s wonder.
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