Why in 2016, talk of the album 'Strange Hobby' released by 'Arjen Lucassen' in 1996 so 20 years ago. Quite simply, because a new version including 4 new titles just released the first version being exhausted. For those who do not know Arjen is a composer in the field progressive metal/rock with in may nearly a dozen projects to his credit, the latest being 'The Gentle Storm' released in 2015 (present in the 2015 albums). But for 'Strange Hobby', he takes back us for a moment in the 1960s with covers of the time, but this obviously to its sauce. It goes from the 'Arnold Layne' 'Sid Barrett' to 'Ruby Tuesday' of the 'Stones' through 'Ice In The Sun' of 'Status Quo'. The most is that it's not only pale copies but he brings his vision to each piece with new arrangements but without ever damaging the psychedelic atmosphere of those years (even the kaleidoscope of the artwork must be original!). It's very well made and we rediscover titles buried in a corner of our memory. In summary, for those who have experienced over the years, this 'Strange Hobby' is a real rejuvenation treatment...
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