Watch, The - Vacuum

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Mind blowing second album from this Italian symphonic rock band. The members of The Watch wear their hearts on their sleeves - make no bones about it. This is original compositions heavily influenced by Gabriel-era Genesis....but it's so well done that a band like this can shrug off any cries of copycat. They obviously know it and just simply go about their business. Vocalist/flautist Simone Rossetti has Gabriel's vocals nailed. The whole band is outstanding frankly - from Ettore Salati's Hackettesque leads to Sergio Taglioni's keyboards which replicate Tony Banks' setup and sounds precisely. Roberto Leoni and Marco Schembri lock in as a rhythm section making the Collins/Rutherford comparisons obvious. The music is strong on drama and emotions in a way that echoes The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. This is powerful symphonic prog of the highest order. If you were of a fan of their previous album "Ghost" or a Genesis or Marillion fan this one's a no-brainer. You gotta have this one.

I know what I like in my CD player....VACUUM!
  • Style:Progressive Rock
  • Record Label:Lizard
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The only thing that keeps me from giving this 5 pyramids is the fact that the "sound" is a dead ringer for Genesis . This band has harnessed that sound to perfection . The material itself is pretty impressive I will say . Keeps the legends alive .
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