With many long respected artists backing off from making what is now known as “physical” product, and now going the download / web-based approach, (which is the trend), so then along comes U.K. based Zeelley Moon with their self-titled album debut. And a winner of an album it is. With appealing hard bound book like CD packaging, the artwork is excellent with complete lyrics and intriguing and sometimes shocking photography. A well-timed 21st century modern rock quartet, Zeelley Moon centers around the songs, vocals and keyboards of Patrick Molesworth. Not exclusively considered prog-rock, and sounding more like Phil Collins era Genesis than classic Genesis, the ten cut CD sounds like modern pop-rock and group leader / composer Patrick Molesworth sounds very influenced by piano rock legends like Billy Joel and Elton John. The sizzling electric guitars of Tony Dubinski combined with Tony Dodd (bass) and Geoff Bolam (bass, guitar), gives the sound a cleverly tracked Frampton meets Supertramp influence. Commenting on Zeelley Moon being accepted and even praised by progressive rock fans in the U.K. and beyond, Patrick adds that, “I didn’t set out to make a prog song or album; I write very much to please myself, but I like to think the term “progressive” can be applied to any genre. Maybe mine is middle of the road prog? I would like people to think it’s original, even unique with a slightly different approach and just a bit different to things they’ve heard before.” Different musicians play on various tracks while keeping the rock quartet sound in focus. Even with further refinement of their impressive productions and bountiful melodic ideas, on what will hopefully be future band recordings, the musical vision of Zeelley Moon is well on the way to developing into a progressive rock force to be reckoned with.