"A double live CD from Magenta and one that mixes the new album ‘Seven’ with songs of their debut release, ‘Revolutions’. Even though two songs clock in at over 20 minutes the band manage to keep your interest and those classic prog musical runs so beloved of Yes get a modern workout here.

Just sit back and enjoy the church organ intro piece ‘Opus 3’ (puts the pomp rock of Styx in the shade!) or ‘Lust’ with its waves of synths and guitar solos over which vocalist Christina easily rises above.

Christina is very strong vocally and is the band’s secret weapon as many bands, especially progressive ones, have highly talented musicians but often very average vocalists. The single ‘Broken’ is on here as well plus the wonderful ‘Pride’ that switches from piano passages to harmonies backed with crisp guitar solos.

MAGENTA

Another Time... Another Place...

CD1 1. Opus 3 2. Gluttony 3. Lust
4. Broken 5. Children of the Sun

CD2 1. The White Witch 2. Genetesis
3. Pride 4. Anger

For those who love prog rock and those who don’t Magenta successfully straddle both worlds and will appeal to all music fans.

Magenta play well crafted progressive rock that appeals to fans of classic prog and fans who enjoy newer bands like Mostly Autumn and the sadly defunct Karnataka. "

Jason Ritchie, www.getreadytorock.com

CD £9.50 plus postage

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