Dawn are a band from Switzerland who have two albums and an EP to their credit. Darker is their last full length released well over nine years ago. On Darker their music intersects retro, neo, and modern styles of prog rock. The good news - for me at least - is those designations are on a sliding scale with retro being by far the largest representative. Neo is also welcome here and they do add some of that punchiness that I enjoy from the genre. I'm not so keen on the modern branch of progressive rock, which to me sounds more like Pink Floyd styled Art Rock and misses the dynamism and edginess the classics brought forth. Elements of Genesis, Yes, late era Porcupine Tree, and Pendragon are on display here. One reviewer said it reminded them of The Flower Kings. I think it's much more vintage than that, but I can understand why someone would make the comparison. There's a lot of music to absorb on Darker and this revisit resulted in a +1. Earned its shelf space.
I recently learned the band is still active and plan on recording a new album soon. I have more data about that on Under the Radar.
Ownership: CD: 2014 The Laser's Edge. Standard jewel case with lyric booklet. Purchased new upon release. My copy is not a cutout like the Discogs stock photo.
10/4/14; 10/31/23 (new entry)
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