- Audio CD (31 May 1994)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Giant Electric Pea
- ASIN: B00000715N
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 172,245 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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JADIS Across The Water (1994 issue UK 7-track Giant Electric Pea label CD for the 3rd album by the UK neo-progressive rock group complete with the original lyric booklet picture sleeve GEPCD1009)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A great second album from the Southampton (UK) based Prog. Rock band.
This album, as does the first, contains clever songs featuring some very complex musical passages. Gary Chandler's guitar and vocals are wonderful as useual, is is the bass, drums and keyboards. In fact the musicianship is exceptional.
The opening track 'Touch' really rocks!
Although, I'd probably rate the first album 'More Than Meets the Eye' as a little stronger, never the less, 'Across the Water' is a very good follow up.
If you like Prog. Rock with a modern edge, this band are for you.
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The second outing from Jadis and - for me; their last really good album.
Great playing from Gary Chandler (guitars), Stephen Christey (drums), John Jowitt (bass) and the ubiquitous Martin Orford (keyboards and flute).
The album builds and builds with all members giving solid and reliable performances. Solid bass and Christey's drums although hardly "flash" really generate power particularly on the final "The World on Your Side" and "No Sacrifice" where he just goes for power.
Chandler and Orford decorate this album with some great textures - for me Orford is one the finest rock keyboard players ever!
Get this and the first album "More Than Meets the Eye" and you'll get great rock.
Great playing from Gary Chandler (guitars), Stephen Christey (drums), John Jowitt (bass) and the ubiquitous Martin Orford (keyboards and flute).
The album builds and builds with all members giving solid and reliable performances. Solid bass and Christey's drums although hardly "flash" really generate power particularly on the final "The World on Your Side" and "No Sacrifice" where he just goes for power.
Chandler and Orford decorate this album with some great textures - for me Orford is one the finest rock keyboard players ever!
Get this and the first album "More Than Meets the Eye" and you'll get great rock.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
One of a very few really GOOD new prog acts
24 Feb 2002
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Regaining my love of music after a 10-year hibernation, I've spent the last 18 months familiarizing myself with a whole bunch of bands losely describedas "progressive". I've gotten acquainted with the Flower Kings, Under the Sun, Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, Dream Theater, Arena, Mostly Autumn, Underground Railroad, Ange, Pendragon, Symphony X, Porcupine Tree, Tempano, IQ, White Willow, Shadow Gallery, Cairo, Glass Hammer, Pallas. Most were mediocre, and there's a LOT of rehashing going on in the genre (by the way, so-called "prog metal" is not "progressive" in the sense that most prog rock fans use).
But now I can add Jadis!
To this point, only a very few bands (Spock's Beard/Transatlantic, UTS, and Mostly Autumn) had distinguished themselves - even though they sound nothing like each other. Jadis manage to stand out from the crowd, too - to make a fresh contribution.
Their songs are accessible, positive, and well orchestrated. Of course, another way to say the music is "accessible" is to say that "it doesn't grow on you". So if you consider obscurity an essential part of "progressive music" you may get bored quickly...
The musicanship is good, with special kudos to drummer Stephen Christey. The album is very well produced, and the band's sound is crisp, assertive and upbeat.
While sticking to a format of relatively short songs (6-7 min.), Jadis remain true to the "progressive spirit" with this collection of genuinely original, energetic and rewarding music.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Neo-prog at its best
5 Jun 2001
Format:Audio CD
If you are a neo-progressive fan, then Jadis is a band you MUST own. The focal point of this band is Gary Chandler (vocals & guitar). Emotion, passion and heart-felt harmonies are at there best here. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Uplifting to the limit
4 Dec 1999
Format:Audio CD
If you can afford and hour to close your eyes, put your headphones on and with the undivided attention listen to the Jadis' spectacular vision created in the realm of the sound, this seemingly contradictory invitation would bring you back as a refreshed and renewed person. Jadis gives you the most uplifting sound possible, if you happen to have any emotions as you listen to them, they will be recorded like during the psychotherapeutic session, your imagination and awareness would get expanded beyond any anticipation. And on top of all this Jadis is a great music. Takes you not only beyond the waters but also beyond the time. You would be touched. No doubt.
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