(Symphonic Prog) Crucible - Curtains - 2001, FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

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Crucible / Curtains

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Line-up / Musicians
- Chris Vescera / bass guitar
- Tim Horan / piano, organ, acoustic guitar and flute
- Bill Esposito / lead vocals
- Tony Cappellina / drums and percussion
- Dan Esposito / lead and rhythm guitars

Crucible biography
Formed in the eighties in Connecticut, CRUCIBLE has most often been classified in the neo-progressive genre, largely because of the generation in which they recorded, and their crisp production which was atypical of the more traditional progressive bands. Bassist Chris Vescera describes the group's musical approach as "a very symphonic prog sound while avoiding the overdramatic feel that plagues much of the neo-progressive movement". This is a fairly accurate synopsis since the band's compositions tend to be much less elaborated than earlier giants such as Genesis, Rush or Yes, although the strong influence of these bands can be heard in CRUCIBLE's music. Their music features heavy use of mellotron and especially Hammond organ, along with a sprinkling of flute.

The band's style is rather heavy leaning toward earlier RUSG, particularly in its tendency to combine mythical imagery with contemporary themes in tracks such as "The Sword Player" and "Noble Rot". Lead singer Bill Esposito clearly strives to emulate Geddy Lee on most of his vocal tracks, although he has also been compared to Steve Walsh of Kansas and Tommy Shaw of Styx, although the Rush influence is much stronger. The band's sophomore release also includes an energetic cover of Crack the Sky's "Nuclear Apathy".

CRUCIBLE released their debut as an independent production that is unavailable and difficult to find today. They developed a modest following largely due to appearances at such luminous events as Prog Day '98, NEARfest '99, and Baja Prog. Their second and final album, Curtains, was followed by an extended break while keyboardist Tim Horan returned to college. The remaining band members continued to tour regionally as a rock cover band under the name Second Wind. The band reformed briefly in 2004 but are currently on indefinite hiatus.