Neo-Prog
France
French act STEP AHEAD was active in the early 80's. Their only release prior to breaking up, 1982's "Step Ahead" has seen lots of praise coming it's way, which has led to the album being reissued two times so far.
In many ways the band, dominated by the contributions of Christain Robin (guitars), Claudie Truchi (keyboards) and Danny Brown (vocals) were a precursor of things to come. Symphonic rock of late 70's Yes is a clear influence, but mixed with classical influences and 80's keyboards the resulting sound was quite similar to what was to be coined Neo Progressive in England a couple of years later. Other musicians participating on the only album made by this talented group are Gerard Macia (guitars), Antoine Ferrera (bass), Jean-Yves Dufournier (drums), Alain Lejeune (keyboards), Philippe Recht (bass), Emmanuel Riquier (drums).
ALBUMS:
1982 - STEP AHEAD
Personnel:
- Danny Brown - vocals, tambourine
- Jean-Yves Dufournier - drums (1 to 8)
- Emmanuel Riquier - drums (9 to 13)
- Antoine Ferrera - bass (1 to 8)
- Philippe Recht - bass (9 to 13)
- Gérald Macia - acoustic guitars
- Christian Robin - electric guitars
- Claude Truchi - keyboards (1 to 8)
- Alain Lejeune - keyboards (9 to 13)
AND
- Claude-Marius David - flute (3)
- Thomas Quef - child voice (4-8)
- Geneviève Teulière - cello (5-6)
Tracks:
01. Eyes - 4:3602. Right Or Wrong - 8:10
03. Thinking - 5:43
04. Heaven - 3:07
05. Eleven Days - 4:03
06. Hell - 2:04
07. White Lady - 3:52
08. The End - 7:44
Bonuses:
09. Heaven (live) - 4:11
10. White Lady (live) - 5:26
11. The End (live) - 7:47
12. The Sun Will Rise Again - 3:58
13. Shangri-La - 4:21
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