Solstice - Spirit. 2010 England

Spirit is the 4th release from Solstice, coming 13 years later after the disappointing Circles album. This is really all I could have hoped for from a new Solstice album. Picking up where New Life left off, but avoiding the hippy dippy tweeness of Circles, Spirit is a fine collection of beautiful songs from Andy Glass and company. All the trademarks of classic Solstice are here, including the soaring violin and the sweet female vocals. And, of course, Glass' superb guitar leads. And there's a bit of rough edge this go round, showing that Glass isn't all about peace and love after all. I'd like to see him explore his more aggressive and psychedelic side in the future. Overall, a splendid effort from one of the UK's most unappreciated progressive rock bands.

Ownership: CD: 2010 F2. With DVD

12/20/13 (new entry)