THE CREEPING VINE Cyan • Neo-Prog Rock Style: Prog Rock 1999

Cyan's third and final album is presented in the sunny and (to my ears) rather disposable style of neo-prog practiced by the likes of Shadowland and Landmarq, and presents what you could probably see as a less spooky version of the preceding Pictures From the Other Side. (There's even another guest appearance from Nick Barrett of Pendragon!) It was shortly after this that main man Rob Reed would put the Cyan project to bed in favour of Magenta, and so fans of that band may be interested in this album for historical reasons; otherwise, I'd say this is only worth it if you were particularly taken with Pictures From the Other Side. Songs / Tracks Listing (00:00) 01. Original Sin (08:47) 02. Valhala (12:29) 03. Gwenan (18:46) 04. I Will Show You Life (24:13) 05. Goodbye World (34:10) 06. The River (41:27) 07. Home (46:03) 08. The Creeping Vine Line-up / Musicians Robert Reed / guitars, keyboards, bass, tambourine, backing vocals, composer, producer Nigel Voyle / lead vocals Christina Booth (Murphy) / backing vocals With: Danny Chang / acoustic guitar, percussion, backing vocals Chris Fry / guitar solo (4,5) Andy Edwards / guitar solo (6) Nick Barret / guitar (7) Jim Price / bodhrán Phil Edwards / recorder Lee Goodall / saxophones, concert flute Pete Hurley / bass Tim Robinson / drums Jonathan (?) / bagpipes, whistle - not confirmed