Architecture of the Absurd (Martian Sheep 888174429366 2013)
Progressive rock act has a zany side and Architecture of the Absurd by progressive rock band Beluga will take you into a wonderful land of lyrical humor, tempo weirdness and impressive progressive rock musicianship. The lead and backing vocals along with some of the arrangements are straight out of the Zappa School of Music. However, Madrid-based Beluga pumps a large of progressive rock into the mix. If you need some comparisons, imagine Frank Zappa meets Gentle Giant, King Crimson and the Canterbury school of prog.
Architecture of the Absurd takes you to an apparently absurd parallel world developed by masterful keyboardist Lorenzo Matellán and superb guitarist/vocalist Razl. The duo is beefed up with two international heavyweights, drummer Marco Minnemann and bassist Damian Erskine.
Architecture of the Absurd is an excellent recording by Beluga, an adventurous progressive rock band with a multidimensional sound and a great sense of humor.