When I first played this album a couple of weeks back, I had the feeling that it might be one of those albums which you play a couple of times whilst working or commuting with the earphones on, and pretty much ignore excepting for a music year playlist. As is usual with quality, further listening developed the appreciation of what is a classy and solid rock album.

Burntfield is the creation of Dutch musician Juho Myllyla who is a guitarist and vocalist. He is very ably supported by Maarten Vos on bass and Steven Favier on drums. In fact, one of the first impressions which stays with you after repeated listening is the extremely solid rhythm section throughout this work.

There are three incredibly good tracks on this album, and I will come to them soon, All else can very safely be described as extremely enjoyable rock music. The production is clean as a whistle and on a track such as Back Again, we have thoughtful vocals with a cracking underlying riff and swirling keys by Arttu Vauhkonen. Trust In You is a very catchy piece and in Something Real we have a sumptuous ballad featuring a lovely vocal by Veera-Selina Lajoma and a class guitar solo which wonderfully expands the piece. Thank You For Everything is another thoughtful track regarding breakup, and the piano at the start is fantastic, and the synth chords moving on and strings sound effects add a lush texture.

Therefore, so far, so good. But now to the tracks which raise this album above that. The Light is commercial rock at its best. I love the guitar solo on this and in a sane musical world this would be a top ten single.

For lovers of the longer musical experience and definitive progressive sensibilities, the title track is unmissable. It is over 9 minutes long and the chorus soars. The piano is once again to the fore. There are some interesting and effective mood and time changes in this track, from dreamy to pretty forceful music, and this engages the listener throughout. The main guitar loop is brilliantly understated but perfect for this music.

Lastly, Everything Will Change is a lovely instrumental track which is the natural follow on from the title track which precedes it. The synths are delicious above another effective piano loop with a delicate bassline underpinning it all.

I really like this album. It is a very serious work demanding respect and is recommended for those of you who enjoy the tuneful spectrum of progressive rock music.