Ages
is an Ep that was released by Anabasi Road in 2016, two years after
their eponymous full length album. The line up is the same of their
previous work and features Andrea Giberti (vocals, harmonica),
Massimiliano Braglia (electric and acoustic guitar), Alessio
Gambarelli (guitar, flute, backing vocals), Riccardo Vecchi (bass,
backing vocals), Luca Orlandini (keyboards, organ, piano, synth) and
Nicholas Corradini (drums, guitar, backing vocals) but a string
quartet contributed to enrich the sound during the recording sessions
with good results. The overall sound is a mix of vintage prog, hard
rock, classical influences and blues expressed with enthusiasm and
passion. The beautiful drawings by Giulia Tubertini for the art cover
and booklet try to give you an idea of the colourful musical
content...
In
fact, all the tracks of this EP are linked together and form a long suite divided into four parts where the
music and lyrics tell of a personal crises with its traumas, doubts
and hopes depicted with vivid colours and surreal images. The first
part, “What Does It Mean?”, describes the point of no return with
the deterioration of the family routine and the desire to escape and
experience a new way of life. For this section of the suite the band
shot a video that you can find on YT or as a bonus on the CD.
“Bridge
To Another Rainbow, Part I: Sunset Prelude” is an instrumental
section with the string quartet in the forefront and melancholic,
evocative passages melting into the tormented “Bridge To Another
Rainbow, Part II: Morning Comes” that describes a time of difficult
choices and challenges where fears and forgotten hopes emerge and you
have to look deeply into your soul to break free and find again your
self-esteem... The powerful, reassuring section entitled “The Dream
Machine” is about the daily fight to affirm your ideals and
personality and ends the suite with its positive energy.
On
the whole, a nice work that deserves a try.
You
can listen to the complete EP HERE
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