While I had heard about the band Lesoir, this is actually my first time hearing one of their albums. And the album in question is (probably) their fourth. In case you are unfamiliar with the band, they operate in the progressive rock genre, are Dutch, but have managed to enlist John Cornfield behind the mixing desk for this one.
The result is an album that, despite deservedly being tagged as progressive rock, breathes a very open atmosphere. This has a mighty (and) transparent sound. The dynamics are awesome and the band really shine. In fact, I found it so hard to find a name that would give you hints about this, I just gave up. As far as my knowledge goes, this is unique.
The best thing about it however, is that the music and melodies keep reaching out to you. The melancholy infused in the writing is impossible to resist, I just have to give it my full attention every time I play it. And whether they rock out or give you a sparse accompaniment of the beautiful singing, it feels good and accomplished in every sense.
Another thing worth mentioning is that the flow throughout the album means you have to hear it from start to finish. It is almost like all the songs need each other to exist.
By now I am sure you will have understood I am very impressed. And if forced to give you a song that showcases all of Lesoir’s talents, try Eden’s Garden. Wow!