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Credo - "Rhetoric"

Label - F2- Music
Reviewed by: Tim Burness
Genre: Prog Rock
Country: England
Language: English
Length: 69:40
Release Date: 9/19/2005
Label:
F2 Music
Band Members: Mike Varty Keyboards Martin Meads drums
  Tim Birrell guitar Jim Murdoch (Mudrock) Bass
  Mark Colton Vocals
     
Track Listing: 1.)-Skintrade (6.52) 8.)-...To Say Goodbye (4.41)
  2.)- Turn The Gun (6.54) 9.)- Seems Like Yesterday (5.41)
  3.)- From The Cradle... (7.26)  
  4.)-...To The Grave (11.53)  
  5.)- The Letter (7.46)  
  6.)-The Game (11.39)  
  7.)-Too Late... (6.46)  
     
The Review

The first time I put this on I was immediately transported back to the London Marquee Club sometime around 1983. Is this a good thing or not? At the time the Marquee was the home of the eighties British progressive rock revival, a scene of regular packed gigs spearheaded by a young Marillion with a supporting cast featuring the likes of Pendragon, I.Q. and Pallas. If you are familiar with any of these bands early material, you have a pretty good idea of the basic sound and style of this album. Arena and many others have covered similar territory over the last 20 years. If you are not familiar with these bands, you may have a much fresher view of Credo and "Rhetoric"! ***

As Credo draw so heavily from the eighties era of British "neo-prog", comparisons are inevitable, to this reviewer at least. Mark Colton is a passionate and talented vocalist, and his style is very similar to a certain tall Scotsman who once fronted Marillion. Similarly, keyboard man Mike Varty (who also produced the album) is obviously an accomplished musician, but those widdly solos and subtle piano parts are perhaps just a bit too similar to the keyboards on the first few Marillion albums. He is a gifted player and one can't help wishing he could have expanded his range beyond a few classic mellotron, choir and string sounds, however effective they may be. ***

Lyrically, the first two or three Marillion albums again appear to be a major influence. There are tales of obsessive and broken relationships, the futility of war, lost innocence in general. "Turn The Gun" appears to borrow rather obviously from Peter Gabriel's "Family Snapshot", another early eighties classic. ***

While they win few prizes for originality, Credo are obviously playing the music they love. There is a genuine sense of passion and commitment here, and "Rhetoric" comes across as a strong statement. There are tasteful melodies, some great guitar work from Tim Birrell in the familiar style, and other nice touches. The beginning of "To The Grave..." is one of the more interesting sections, a touch of early Pink Floyd perhaps, with some nice violin from the multi-talented Varty. "The Game" has some lovely moments reminiscent of Genesis. "...To Say Goodbye" stands out as a simple but strong song with nice keyboard atmospherics, and the album climaxes well with "Seems Like Yesterday". ***

This is Credo's second album, released exactly 11 years after "Field Of Vision". They are currently gigging in England to support the release, and they should have no trouble attracting fans of the "neo-progressive" sound. Whether they will be able to evolve beyond their influences remains to be seen, but perhaps this is not important. Good luck to them. Despite its limitations, "Rhetoric" is a solid body of work that deserves respect. ***

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