Herba d'Hameli - Interiors. 2015 Spain

Three years later and we now have Herba d'Hameli's 6th album, and the 3rd we've heard. First thing we notice: Welcome back the flute! And along with the new flautist comes a new vocalist in tow, who brings with him the virility of a classic 70s Italian progressive rock singer. But still sung in wonderful Catalan, giving it that distinct regional quality. The music continues along the path of its predecessors, and is a wonderful example of that late 1970s symphonic progressive sound as found in Spain, France, and Quebec during that era. One can also hear the sounds of Kenso II coming through, the Japanese band themselves being astute students of this most wonderful subgenre. Hearing this album is like visiting the group in winter at a local taverna with a fine bottle of wine, excellent food, a roaring fire, and genuine camaraderie. That is to say the music is familiar, comfortable, and very much welcome. An old friend we hope we will hear from soon again.

Ownership: CD: 2015 private

3/27/15 (new entry)