Morow Review Sunchild-The wrap

Posted by Bruno in Misc - 26 January 2011 - Share Share

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  SUNCHILD – The Wrap
  by Martien Koolen for Morow.com The Prog Radio
  
  Sunchild is a Ukranian band and also the brain child of Anthony Kalugin, known from the band Karfagen. Their previous album “The Invisble Line” already got rather good reviews, but ‘The Wrap” is without any doubt far better. This third album is a concept album and the compositions are well thought and melodic, however you as a listener you need a couple of spins to really appreciate the album. The opener “Day Of Destiny” features some lovely vocals and it is followed by the first instrumental song called “The Wrap Intro”, featuring great guitar and keys passages. Then comes the hammer, an epic prog song lasting 38 minutes!! This really is a master piece as it is so diverse and full of musical surprises that every time you listen to it you experience other dimensions of this little prog opera.
  
  “The Angel” is an almost jazzy song with nice piano and keyboard elements which is followed by the second instrumental track called: “Illusionist”. This is the shortest song and according to me it is a rather redundant song; 1:16 filled with acoustic sounds… “The Wrap Outtro” is again a beautiful melodic track full of great guitar work and excellent lyrics. The production of the album is also superb, resulting into a classic orchestral prog rock album which you need to have in your collection. Especially for fans of Marillion or Camel this album is an absolute MUST; buy or die!
   
  Martien Koolen for Morow.com The Prog Radio