Vespero are a very prolific mostly
instrumental Russian band from Moscow.
This is the bands 18th CD or CD-R since 2004, plus some EPs
as well. The basic album features 5
tracks. The LP version of this was released last year on Tonzonen Records. This
CD version also has 4 additional live tracks, including 2 from this album. The
title track starts things off and this one reminds me a lot of early Korai Öröm
with the percussive nature, mid section drum solo with sampled vocal but the
lead instrument here is the violin in the first section and then a nice long
guitar solo after the drum solo. Excellent track. Isadore’s Dance is a nicely
flowing track with great melodic sections and some fantastic bass playing.
Gaya’s Dance starts with some deep bass and synths as it slowly builds up and
he drums kick in. The pace is pretty fast with an e-bow like guitar taking the
lead section followed by a long violin solo with some cool effects. A bit like
ROVO now… Gulli’s Dance also reminds me
of ROVO, especially the excellent violin playing. I love the way the bass
guitar is mixed on this track. Actually, the sound production is really good
overall. Hapi ends the record (there is
still the bonus material!). This is a
beautiful and more relaxed and floating track with some nice samples. Great way
to end this mostly uptempo album. Great stuff..
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