Knight Area Sun Also Rises CD

 the future of prog. has arrived
great cd , if you are a big fan of old genesis,marrillion,pink floyk,camel,etc, this cd was 20 yrs in the making, mellatrnes galore.Knight Area uses a full sonic palette that will stir the soulof any old or new school symphonic rock fan. Liquid Leads,souring guitar solos,. a very mature prog cd. one of the best& a pleasure to listen to.So why are you still in front of your computer, go out and get this cd....
Submitted by bobricci53 (Bridgewater n.j. usa)
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 Best Prog ever...!
Sorry, my first attemp failed. But this is my opinion on this album: It's really hard to really want to jump at the opportunity to hear a new prog-rock band, especially with many bands out there jumping on the bandwagon, trying to become the next Yes, King Crimson, or even Spock's Beard or Flower Kings. But that opportunity was quickly jumped at with Knight Area hitting the prog rock scene with with one phenomenal record, that not only aligns itself with many of the leading classic and contemporary bands, it gives them a run for their money. Coming off the heals of The Sun Also Rises, a record with it's technicalities and concept intact. Brilliant !!!!!! Hope they're coming to Canada or Norh of USA.
Submitted by Jimmy (Quebec, Canada)
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 Brilliant sympho in old tradition
Yes, I do have an enormous collection of albums, but it always pleases me to add a fantastic album and this “The Sun Also Rises” from Knight Area is such an item. Believe it or not, but this work of art was conceived over a period of 20 years by Dutchman Gerben Klazinga (music) and his brother Joop (lyrics) as a testimony of symphonic rock. Actually composed and recorded over the past three years – with the help of some of the best musicians from the Dutch progressive rock scene – this is an album that could easily compete with the best work of bands such as Arena, IQ, Marillion, Pallas and Pendragon. The sound will appeal to all lovers of old (and even) new school of symphonic or progressive rock and the vocals (a great Mark Smit!), the combined play and the production (courtesy of the Klazinga’s) are all really superb. Count to that the excellent artwork for the cover (indeed, it’s Mattias Norén again!) and you have an album that almost deserves full marks. A must find for all lovers of melodic progrock! Don’t let it slip out of your hands!
Submitted by Steve Edgeon (London, UK)
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 Too many Knights round this table
This record contains many elements associated with progressive rock; melody driven compositions swathed in mellotrons and guitar solos backed by excellent production. Where it falls short is in its predictability. Too many of the 10 tracks on offer lack innovation leaving the listener with the conclusion that they've heard it all before. Maybe the fact that 11 musicians contributed to the end product also helps to water down the substance. In conclusion this record falls short of the quality of IQ and Camel to whom they have been compared.
Submitted by mark stevenson (Nottingham (UK))
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