(Review from progarchives.com)

Kayak disbanded for good in early 1982, shortly after the release of “Eyewitness” live recording album. 17 years passed before they got back together. The founding fathers of the band: Ton Scherpenzeel, Pim Koopman and Max Werner are back with a new album. The band picks up where they left off many years ago as if they have never been away.

The title track is a powerfully written track combining a rather complex arrangement with excellent (and memorable!) melody. Annet Visser (of Flairck fame) guests on this one, enriching the textures and nuances of the song with her wonderous flute.

“When Hearts Grow Old” is a sad, short melodic track, reminiscent of classic Kayak. A ballad follows, “Dream Child” flows nicely from beginning to end with the addition of backing vocals, accentuated with percussion work and vibraphone. “Frozen Flame” is bombastic and emotional. “Forever” has a happy mood, reminding the band’s previous studio album, Merlin. “World Aparts” features electric guitar softly combined with the piano, telling a sad story of a relationship.

“Crusader” has a nice flute work that makes this track attractive – it creates a classical feel during interlude and at the background of voice line. “Two Wrongs” starts of like a classic rock ‘n’ roll song, but later on it proves to be a real oldschool Kayak composition. “Anybody’s Child” brings back the classic style of Kayak music with great piano work, powerful vocals, orchestration and guitar interlude. “Here Today” is an enjoyable, accessible mellow track with a symphonic feel.

“Full Circle” has many tricks up in the sleeve — ambient keyboard exploration, traditional Celtic influence, violin and cello works, you name it. It even has Andy Latimer (of Camel) on guitar! The album closes with the re-recording of an early work, “Ruthless Queen” with Syb vd Ploeg singing as a guest.

Well, it’s great to see the guys are back.

Line-up:
- Pim Koopman / drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Ton Scherpenzeel / keyboards, backing vocals
- Bert Veldkamp / bass, backing vocals
- Max Werner / lead vocals, percussion
- Rob Winter / guitars, backing vocals

Track List:
01. Close To The Fire – 8:14
02. When Hearts Grow Cold – 3:10
03. Dream Child – 3:32
04. Frozen Flame – 6:36
05. Forever – 4:40
06. Worlds Apart – 5:14
07. Crusader – 4:41
08. Two Wrongs (Don’t Make A Right) – 3:37
09. Anybody’s Child – 5:03
10. Here Today – 3:38
11. Just A Matter Of Time – 3:36
12. Full Circle – 5:59
13. Ruthless Queen (Bonus) – 5:00

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