"Layers of Stratosphere" is a crucial step for Raven Sad. A new course with Julius Gonzo (bass), Simon Borsi (drums) and Fabrizio Trinci (piano, organ, Hammond and synth) able to focus on a evocative and emotional sound, between progressive and psychedelia. A magical encounter of soft Pinkfloydi sounds and melodies, characterized by a fine guitar work, always exquisitely inspired by a magical crossroads Gilmour-Latimer-Rothery. Very important the keyboards. From the sixteen minutes "Lies in the sand," the potential single "The Highest Cliff", to the poignant ballad "Lullabye For A Son", embellished with a great sax solo, everything flows like a winding stream of thoughts, images and feelings.An album inspired, super expressive Sad Raven, crow's sad, but which seem serene, dreamy and fit!