GHIRIBIZZI - PAN'TA RHEI - 2005

GHIRIBIZZI from Belgium present their second CD "Pan'ta Rhei", which follows "Zep Tepi" (2001). The band is a sextet consisting of three singing keyboardists, guitarist, bassist and drummer. So there is nothing particularly surprising in the fact that the music is abundant in keyboard patterns and is often vocal heavy as well. Both musically and stylistically, this is a quite mixed bag. The works of symphonic Neo with a strong heavy component (Asian Love, Valley of the Gold) adjoin traditional, at best proto-progressive Hard Rock numbers (Fires of Hell, Don't Fear the Unknown) and rather sugary ballads (Break Down Soon, Remember Paris) as well. Now the band shines with inventiveness, now reveal their numerous influences - from Queen and 10 CC to Marillion and Styx. Many should like this album, but I'd rather look for something more adventurous.
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