NEXUS - METANOIA - 2001

I honestly have to admit that NEXUS won't ever come up with something more pure and exquisite than "Detrás del Umbral" was; but right after that masterpiece so infested of GENESIS and ELP, Mariela GONZÁLEZ and company amazed not only the latin prog world but the prog universe in general.

"Metanoia" is one of those lifetime experiences that happen just once and won't ever be obscured by any means. This album represents that cry of independence most bands dream of when they seize depending upon that "top prog bands" comparison; "Metanoia" is this compromise from within the band to their flourishing unique style.

With "Metanoia", NEXUS stablished those patterns of comparison to come for some other neo prog bands out there and will certainly be idealized as an icon for garage prog bands that given its time, will jump right into the prog world scene.

Despite Mariela's departure from NEXUS to line up as ATEMPO's new lead singer; her legacy, her courage, her spirit and her music made voice will remain the same no matter what; and will live through what we can listen to in "Metanoia".



The album "Metanoia" (2001) from the Argentine progrok formation NEXUS is one of the best progrock releases of the last five years! It's more mature and balanced than the debut CD "Detras del umbral". The sound on "Metanoia" is impressive with very lush and bombastic keyboards (with echoes from ELP and the Japanese progrock) and due to the more dominant guitarplay the sound of NEXUS often evokes IQ (the albums "Ever" and "Dark matter") but also early HACKETT solo and of course mid-GENESIS. The 24-carat symphonic rock compositions are compelling with lots of captivating changes of climate and splendid solos on keyboard (organ and synthesizers) and guitar. The powerful female Spanish vocals fit perfect to all atmospheres, what a great voice. In my opinion this album offers all the elements that makes symphonic rock so worth listening! Meanwhile vocalist Maria Gonzalez has left the band and early 2005 NEXUS will release their next album. Keyboardplayer Lalo Huber told me that it will contain a lot of Hammond, Mellotron and 'vintage synthesizers' and guest male singers. In my opinion that CD will go for the full five star award!
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