THINK LIKE A KEY MUSIC

Prepare your ears and your third eye for "Arcana," the sophomore prog opus from Los Angeles duo Circe Link & Christian Nesmith. It's as if Yes decided to start a tarot reading service, with a side of Genesis-flavored incense and a sprinkle of Gentle Giant-shaped runes. This follow-up to the critically acclaimed "Cosmologica" proves that lightning can indeed strike twice, especially when you're wielding a prog-powered lightning rod. "Arcana" marks the duo's sweet 16th collaborative release, because why stop at 15 when you can keep the cosmic tunes flowing?

Embark on a journey through five epic tracks, each inspired by a Major Arcana tarot card. From the 11-minute musical demolition and reconstruction of "The Tower" to the 16-minute prog cosmos ride of "The Chariot," this album is a sonic adventure that'll have you checking your family tree for any relation to prog royalty. Circe Link's angelic vocals will make you wonder if she's secretly been taking lessons from a choir of interdimensional beings, while Christian Nesmith's instrumental wizardry weaves a tapestry of sound that would make even the most seasoned prog veterans tip their wizard hats in respect. And let's not forget the guest appearances: drummer Christopher Allis provides beats so tight that even Father Time is jealous, while keyboardist Matt Brown delivers solos on "The Chariot" that might actually make your synthesizer leave you for him.

Don't just listen to this album - let it read your musical future.