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  | REALM ~ THE PATH
SYN-PHONIC 09 ~ USA ~ Progressive Rock
Recorded: 1992 Released: 1993
This is the second and last album by American Prog group RealmFind albums by this artist, which comprised of guitarist / vocalist Darrell StudnaFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Steve VailFind albums by this artist and drummer Lake FurneyFind albums by this artist. Studna and Vail share the composition and lyrics credits on five of the album´s seven tracks, and have one track each credited individually.
From the very first note of this album it becomes immediately apparent that Realm is yet another attempt to create a YesFind albums by this artist clone (circa the Rick WakemanFind albums by this artist period). The falsetto vocals (loathed by many) and convoluted keyboards parts are plainly recognizable even to Prog beginners. And yet, although obviously lacking originality, the band is pretty great at what they do, creating an impression of actually being the "real deal", which is not really inferior to the original (which says more about Yes than Realm IMHO). The original compositions are quite good, and the performances by all the trio members are first rate, which results in a surprisingly pleasing mainstream Prog album.
Neo-Prog definitely had its problems in the 1990s, producing in retrospect only a handful of truly great bands and innovative / original music. This is an example of Neo-Prog, which does not pretend to be original, but emphasizes the attempt to preserve the spirit of the original Prog idiom, doing it quite well overall. A must for Yes fans, but most symphonic Prog lovers should be more than happy with this little gem. Search and investigate!
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