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OUTER LIMITS ~ STROMATOLITE MUSEA 4719 (Barcode: 3426300047199) ~ JAPAN ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2007Released: 2007 After leading the Japanese Prog scene for many years in the 1980s and releasing several excellent albums, Outer LimitsFind albums by this artist disappeared from the scene only to be reunited and to record a new album 20 years after their last studio effort. Keyboards player Shusei TsukamotoFind albums by this artist, who writes most of the music for the band, now leads the quintet. Violinist Takashi KawaguchiFind albums by this artist is the most impressive player in the band with truly virtuoso ability. His lyrical parts are deeply moving but he also swings on the up-tempo pieces. The music is extremely impressive, with evident links to contemporary Classical music and at times touching upon late King CrimsonFind albums by this artist’s legacy. The vocals (sung in English) are sparse and bear little effect on the mostly instrumental material. This is definitely not the kind of material a casual Prog listener might enjoy, as the music requires intensive contemplation and repeated savoring. The overall atmosphere is rather somber and overwhelming, but the music is eventually deeply rewarding. Absolutely brilliant!
