Windhawk
Monophobic is the third effort by US proggers Pravda, and like their previous effort a bona fide instrumental affair.
This production offers an eclectic take on progressive rock, covering a wide range of stylistic expressions within these 9 compositions. Riff patterns with synth and keyboard textures fleshing out the sonic tapestry is something of a calling card for this band, and neat, slick developments of themes from one variation to the next as well as from one theme to the other a key feature of this album.
First and foremost it's an eclectic blend of multiple expressions though, ranging from metal-tinged energetic passages to slick, vintage jazz inspired sequences on the other side of the spectrum.
And an interesting experience for those with a wide, liberal taste in instrumental progressive rock.