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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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