The World Is A Game - Mystery
The Music There are a number of forces influencing the outcome on this new offering from Michel St Pere’s Mystery with clear and overwhelming conclusions to be drawn. I thoroughly enjoyed there last offering however there was a shadow of sub Genesis tribute band about some of the music. On this CD Michel has evolved into a fully-fledged rounded musical personality who is capable of writing and producing his own personal brand of intelligently crafted, high quality, high energy rock music. The CD abounds with great musical ideas every track is infused with great melodies and unique musical moments. The post blues rock riffs of "Pride" and "Another Day" generate a magnificent big excitement and more so because of the mature use of loud/soft contrasts. When Michel plays piano or acoustic guitar it is not self-consciously classical or folky it is merely a natural extension of the compositional process. One organisational decision he has taken with this CD is