Thursday, May 23, 2024

A Never Ending John's Dream - Coming Back To Paradise (Album Review)

A Never Ending John's Dream is one of the most original and persuasive things I've heard in recent years. Progressive melodic rock with memorable hooks and plenty of guitar and keyboard flourishes. A true tour de force!

The album's title track, "Coming Back To Paradise", would be a mega-hit in a better time. The band that hails from Barcelona Spain, borrows slightly from bands like Rush, Asia, Pink Floyd and Saga. But the heart of this band is it's own. The songs carry heavy subject matter that is personal, spiritual and extisential. As if these seriously songs need some proper subject matter. 

"Equilibrium" is a great example of this as it leans heavier and more progressive. David Vidal's guitar work combined with the sweeping keyboard sounds of Xavier Miro are the backbone of this audacious sonic landscape. The rythmn section of Joan M. Heredia (drums and lead vocals) and Paul E. Schuster (bass) round out this powerful band. Other big highlights include "I've Lost My Dreams", "Save Me From Myself" and "Sad Winter". 

But honestly, this is album plays from start to finish as one grand opus. The soaring vocals, the masterful playing, brilliance is all over this. It's like nothing else I've listened to. For that reason, Coming Back To Paradise gets a perfect 10! A must have for your collection in 2024.

Album Rating 10/10

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