De Hongaarse groep Android werd in 1980 opgericht door studenten en docenten van de Lajos Kossuth University of Arts and Sciences (Debrecen) Dudas Janos (gitaar), Szekelyhidi Laszlo (bas), Tozser Jozsef (keyboards), Milesz Sandor (keyboards) en Mezo Orban (drums) vormden de initiële bezetting, en de band specialiseerde zich in lange, symfonische werken - vaak geïnspireerd door literaire werken. Na veel omzwervingen besloten ze in 2008 de band opnieuw op te richten. In 2009 kwam de eerste CD uit...
Prog Arhives review: "This 2024 effort is an all-instrumental release, and I can hereby announce in the clearest terms, that it's their finest effort yet, as they have reached the promised land that was so obvious all along. Android are sitting definitely on the prog podium, with a tight unit composed of the highly talented keyboardist Jozsef Tozser, lead guitarist maestro Janos Dudas, bassist Zoltan Nikolin and drummer Orban Mezo. A quick word on the latter two, who along with the vastly improved production, have now the chance to shine as brightly as possible, elevating their presence and talent to impeccable levels. Eschewing a vocalist, the spotlight rests firmly on the soloists as well as the foundational rhythmic section to excel and boldly go beyond the pale. Jozsef in particular has courageously stepped up his game, as his piano and synthesizer work has matured with unbelievable confidence and this mostly due to the melodic content of the compositions. Dudas has always been a phenomenon, so he just keeps on dishing out tasty licks and clever leads, without sounding like someone else, as he does possess a personal style of his own. A dozen tracks, including a final 4 track suite that seals the deal, offering an enchanting blend of classical prog symphonics with a modern sheen (they are called Android after all).
(...) The 12-minute finale is a condensed scorcher with big power chords, twinkling piano, serpentine synthesizer lines, rambunctious bass colorations, and perfectly encompasses the sheer quality and enjoyment of the performed material, nothing sounds wasted or redundant, but rather exciting and ardent, with at times, a fiery intensity. Skillfully interspersed are snippets or orchestrations that would make Liszt proud. It is obvious that a lot of work went into creating this opus and profound kudos must be offered to the boys! This band has progressed naturally over the years to become a real powerhouse in Progressive Rock. Along with Djabe, Ghost Toast and Deposed King, the Hungarian prog scene is thriving again, just ask Steve Hackett. Highly recommended instrumental offering. 5 Home-made palinkas."
Naast Android (Wordless Scriptum), Phoenix Again (Vision), Mad Fellaz (Road to Planet Circus), Abel Ganz (Shooting Albatross), Seven Steps to the Green Door (Fetish) & Ovrfwrd (Blurring the Lines (A Democracy Manifest)).
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