Ethos‘ 1976 prog album ‘Ardour‘ is an audacious, cosmic journey filled with layered synth-fronts, 12-string dreamscapes, and a solid Rickenbacker rhythm section that echoes Starcastle while evoking the finest of Genesis and Yes without being a direct imitation. Released in the twilight years of the prog era, it‘s an irresistibly charming record, blending razor-cut progressive artistry with naively fantastical concepts, a delight for any prog fan willing to dive into its cosmos of soundtrack-like melodies and whimsical lyrics.
Here is an excellent example of the US Progressive rock scene of the Seventies: having both technique and excellence, imagination & talent. They seemed to be influenced by a variety of styles. Their sound was a little folky at times, poppy at others, even a little jazzy at times, loosely in the shadow of Kansas, Yes, Genesis, early King Crimson and others, with lots of vocals everywhere.
Here is an excellent example of the US Progressive rock scene of the Seventies: having both technique and excellence, imagination & talent. They seemed to be influenced by a variety of styles. Their sound was a little folky at times, poppy at others, even a little jazzy at times, loosely in the shadow of Kansas, Yes, Genesis, early King Crimson and others, with lots of vocals everywhere.