A band recruited in a hair salon, the story is not trivial. However, this is the starting point of Ubris Deal, born in Limoges and who chose to develop a progressive music marked by the seal of the founders of the progressive movement, Pink Floyd and Ange. Articulated around a classical quartet, the combo has a vocal section (3 singers) from a gospel choir and release a first EP of four titles entitled "Rain D rop".
The roots in the 70's are well established, from the organ in chords, more in the Rick Wright style than John Lord, to the guitar playing as an accompaniment, to the breaks that can evoke the Genesis of the very beginning. This atmosphere is tempered by a modern production, notably a rhythm section that brings depth to the sound. The role of soloist is entrusted to the guitar, which, through its interventions, reminds us of Clapton or even Hendrix, the keyboards most often remaining in a background role, with the exception of a discreet solo passage at the end of 'Living on Time'. So far, nothing very original, but a set that works quite well: the set gives off a beautiful aura of sympathy.
The touch of originality lies in the intervention of gospel voices, well present in the inaugural "Opening of Senses", a piece that goes a little in all directions while keeping a good cohesion. However, this particularism is little exploited, diluting into the following tracks that sound more pop ('Rain' and its vibes), or blues/jazz ('Undeal'). The result is a style that is not really defined, hesitating between originality and conventions (keyboard sounds are still quite dated).
There's nothing out of the question in this first opus, which, thanks to a rather inventive guitar, is doing well. Ubris Deal still has to find its way, perhaps still too dependent on the revival of the early days of progressive music.