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LADY LAKE is a Dutch band formed at the beginning of the Seventies, and whose name was inspired by the title of an album by GNIDROLOG. Generally speaking, the whole Canterbury school seems to be the source of inspiration for the band, CAMEL and CARAVAN coming first. Its sole album "No Pictures" had already been re-issued in 1997 on the Musiphyle label. On this occasion, LADY LAKE had reformed in order to record the bonus tracks included on the CD. And some eight years later, the Musea label eventually releases the second album of the trio: "SuperCleanDreamMachine" (2005). With an excellent clear and deep sound, these eight new compositions invite us to a delightful moment of vintage Progressive rock. One may think of the glorious compatriots of FOCUS, but also CAMEL and GENTLE GIANT at times. LADY LAKE makes itself different from most of the bands of this genre as they manage to combine a surprising melodic sophistication and a certain power, owing to a skilful blend of acoustic and electric sequences. "SuperCleanDreamMachine" is full of energy, full of refined and evocative melodies, unveiling true poetical atmospheres. "Unearthed" shows a collection of songs written between 1975 and 1998 (Mostly the 1979-1981 period), recorded in live conditions. Most of them were planned for the second album by the band, that will unfortunately never see the light of day. LADY LAKE's music is certainly the best that can be heard in this vein !