This posthumously released album let us
hear a more spacious sound than on their debut
On The Way (En
Chemin). The album was produced two years after the actual
recording and had to be a statement from the line-up at that
particular time consisting of Patrick Boileau, Nicolas Neimer and
Jad Ayache. With the inclusion of sax and synthesizer in the
instrumental "Seconde Ere" gives a much darker sound that leans
towards Zeuhl. Whilst the guitar remains in the background the
fusion of different elements result in an unexpected accumulation of
power where Crimson and Magma reign.
Listen to the opening track "Ràh" and
feel the speakers coming down. It’s as if the arrival of the Roman
army is announced: power, power and even more power ! Marvel at the
glorious fretless bass in the slightly oriental "Jamais Tranquille."
"Al Abad" is more free-jazz oriented with some Brand X tendencies.
Dissonant sounds are the trademark of
Xaal, whilst on the domain of
percussion there’s no way you can compare it. If you’re looking for
something mystic and entirely new and if you’re into Zeuhl, Magma,
Weidorje, Zao, then this is it!