Record Reviews

TEE ~ FIRST VOYAGE VITAL 007 ~ JAPAN ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2007 Released: 2007 1st album by Japanese ensemble TEEFind albums by this artist, recorded live and mainly a demo album made by the band in pursue of a recording contract. Fronted by the excellent flautist Kenji ImaiFind albums by this artist, the quintet plays classic Symphonic Prog. All the music is composed by the leader, keyboardist Ryuji YonekuraFind albums by this artist, who was a member of the great band Interpose before forming TEE. The band faithfully reconstructs the Symphonic Prog feel of the style´s golden Era in the 1970s, but adds a slight edge with Fusion inspired instrumentation. Fans of Symphonic Prog should enjoy this stuff outright, and the band´s studio album, which followed this release, enjoyed a warm reception worldwide.

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TEE ~ THE EARTH EXPLORER MUSEA 4818 (Barcode: 3426300048189) ~ JAPAN ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2008 Released: 2008 2nd album (and first studio recording) by Japanese Prog group TEEFind albums by this artist, who play classic Symphonic Prog in accordance to the heritage of the great Prog Masters of the 1970s. Fronted by the excellent flute player Kenji ImaiFind albums by this artist and including keyboardist Ryuji YonekuraFind albums by this artist (who wrote all the music, ex-InterposeFind albums by this artist), guitarists Katsumi YonedaFind albums by this artist, bassist Yukio IigahamaFind albums by this artist and drummer Takayuki AsadaFind albums by this artist, the band delivers six extended pieces full of beautiful melodies and superb solos, everything a Prog fan might desire. The delivery is spotless and uplifting, making this album an instantly likeable piece of music. There is little need to add anything more – Prog fans and even Fusion fans will find everything they need here and flute lovers will be especially delighted. The album reflects well the vibrant and advanced Japanese scene, which never ceases to surprise. Recommended!

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