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Caspian’s second full-length album, Tertia, is for someone who enjoys purely instrumental tracks that allow for the imagination to wander and create its own interpretation.

Caspian is the perfect band to listen to when relaxing as well as jamming.

The band’s expert use of a variety of instruments creates an unparalleled blend of resonance, forming memories, hopes and dreams unique to each listener.

In “Malacoda” rhythmic drum beats dominate while the guitar guides listeners into personal journeys.

Interjecting then fading off, the guitars intertwine throughout the music before relaxing to reveal a simple guitar solo backed by a steady pulse of percussion.

The guitar virtually plays the part of vocals, leaving the words out for you to replace with your own.

Delicate keys reveal a melodic tempo in “Epochs in Dmaj,” stabilized by the echoing single chords of guitar and thunder booms.

Like being in a dream state, the track shifts to an airy, fluid sound with less pronounced notes flowing together like clouds.

Caspian’s sound drifts somewhere between dreams and optimism. In tracks such as “Of Foam and Wave,” a sensation of hope is undeniable.

Heavier percussion serve as the backbone for the music where a guitar harmony floats on top before drifting into an acoustic segment of reminiscence and back to the hilltops with an upbeat chapter leading to a piano solo in closing.

If you like Explosions in the Sky, you will love Caspian.

Their lingering 10 tracks allow a story to unfold to your liking, with twists and turns through changed in melody and tempo, as well as a combination of dispositions.

Each song has a story to tell, and Caspian refrains from influencing your story through their vague and eclectic track titles. Static, slow tracks such as “Vienna” slowly gain momentum and build character, adding instruments and melodies, each of which are distinct and memorable, while “Sycamore” ends in a quick drum beat mimicking tribal influences.