Rating: NNN
It’s refreshing to hear a contemporary prog band that’s focused on good songwriting. Bend Sinister don’t try to hide their old-school prog influences: the majesty of Queen is here, as is Yes’s rocking and a softer side borrowed from Steely Dan. The Fender Rhodes leads even give the whole thing a Supertramp feel. Through The Broken City combines these elements and more to create an artifact of surprising power, beauty and playfulness that’s perfect for contemplating your ceiling or working on your car.