Label: InsideOut Music (Germany), INO 2804-2
Style: Neo-Progressive
Country: Southampton, England
Time: 62:00
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 451 Mb
IQ are a British neo-progressive rock band founded by Mike Holmes and
Martin Orford in 1981 following the dissolution of their original band
The Lens. Although the band have never enjoyed major commercial success
and had several lineup changes, IQ have built up a loyal following over
the years and are still active as of 2022, currently with the original
recording line-up (with the exception of Orford).
The band's musical style, especially earlier in their career, was reminiscent of Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett era Genesis because of singer Peter Nicholls' vocal and stage-presence similarities to Gabriel and keyboardist Martin Orford's grandiose keyboarding. However, guitarist Mike Holmes' role was far more assertive in the band, giving them a harder edge musically. After Nicholls' departure, the band's style became increasingly commercial and radio-friendly — albeit without much success — on Nomzamo (1987) and Are You Sitting Comfortably? (1989), although each album still featured some progressive rock-style tracks. Beginning with the return of Nicholls on 1993's Ever, the band returned to its prog rock roots, with longer tracks featuring intricate arrangements and complex musicianship.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IQ_(band))
The band's musical style, especially earlier in their career, was reminiscent of Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett era Genesis because of singer Peter Nicholls' vocal and stage-presence similarities to Gabriel and keyboardist Martin Orford's grandiose keyboarding. However, guitarist Mike Holmes' role was far more assertive in the band, giving them a harder edge musically. After Nicholls' departure, the band's style became increasingly commercial and radio-friendly — albeit without much success — on Nomzamo (1987) and Are You Sitting Comfortably? (1989), although each album still featured some progressive rock-style tracks. Beginning with the return of Nicholls on 1993's Ever, the band returned to its prog rock roots, with longer tracks featuring intricate arrangements and complex musicianship.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IQ_(band))
01. Frequency (08:29)
02. Life Support (06:27)
03. Stronger Than Friction (10:31)
04. One Fatal Mistake (04:53)
05. Ryker Skies (09:45)
06. The Province (13:42)
07. Closer (08:10)
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