Title: easier to enjoy now than at the time of its release
Product review: Starcastle was too close to the edge of Yes back in the prog-saturated 70's; nowadays, they are a fine addition to the playlist of any Yes fan. Starcastle sound great and, as it's now twenty years later, they've got nothing left to prove. We can feel free to enjoy their lush, symphonic rock free of copycat-supporter guilt. In 1999, all that's left is the music, and I think it's remarkably adept, if derivative, prog-rock. Having said that, I haven't heard 'reel-to-reel' and my copy of 'citadel' doesn't visit the turntable too often... there's something faintly disco about 'citadel' that i've heard is exhibited in full cry on 'reel to reel'.
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