CITIZEN CAIN - RAISING THE STONES - 1997

CITIZEN CAIN started as a GENESIS clone with an uncertain future, but surprisingly, evolved and became a leader of the current neo Progressive movement. Of course, this British band has numerous strong points that allowed them to stick out of the crowd, starting by bassist CYRUS, a remarkable singer with a voice and stage performance that remind of Peter GABRIEL. As for the keyboardist, he plays melodies and sounds that evoke the great Tony BANKS. However, the guitarist has more of a Steve ROTHERY (MARILLION) than of Steve HACKETT style, which proves, in the end, a lot better! "Playing Dead" (2003) is the fourth album of this trio, and is in the same vain as its predecessor. Their style gives the music each time more personality and slowly goes away from their first influences. At the end of the day, we get a both varied and passionate music that will probably remain in your CD player for a long time !