(Neo Progressive) ADN - Prelude (1999), MP3, 320 kbps

This little-known French band from Paris was formed in 1994 by bassist S. Fred, drummer Didier Pegues and keyboardist Philippe Benabes. In September of the same year Pascal Mocaer joins on bass and Fred switches permanently on vocals and keyboards, while Eric Savarino will complete the first line-up on guitars. The following year ADN had a good live activity, performing next to Galaad, Arkham and Cafeine, while in 1996 a sixth member was added, it was female violin player Elise Bruckert. Around this time the band members were feeling mature enough to compose material for their debut album, which was delayed several times due to the numerous line-up changes. Eric Savarino left and and plenty of the guitar parts were recorded by session musicians: Benabe's cousin Patrice Aili, SENS' leader Vynce Leff and Franck Dehaut. Among these shakes the band had also to face the departure of Pascal Mocaer, who was replaced by Thierry Le Nezet, and some serious technical difficulties. Eventually the album was finished with Bruno Vercelli on guitars and saw the light independently in 1999 under the title ''Prelude'', having a sound close to compatriots SAQQARAH, CAFEINE and HALLOWEEN. Unfortunately ADN dissolved soon after the release, while Didier Pegues and Philippe Benabes moved on in a similar vein, forming Eye 2 Eye a few years later.

Philippe Benabes - keyboards, hammond organ
Pascal Mocaer - bass
Didier Pegues - drums, backing vocals
Eric Savarino - guitars
S. Fred - lead and backing vocals, piano, keyboards, additional bass, flute
with:
Patrice Aili - guitars
Elise Bruckert - violin
Franck Dehaut - guitars
Philippe Julier - trumpet
Vincent Le Flanchec - guitars
Loreena Pegues - baby vocals