Progressive Metal, a description that seems to be getting the most popular style that bands want to play nowadays. Natural Science, a band from Holland, proudly mentions it too but after hearing this demo CD for a few times I can only say that it is not metal, at least not in the way a band like Wolverine for instance is. The music of Natural Science is actually more Symfo Rock focused, there are complexed structures here and there but for instance in the first song (‘Some Say The River’) the spirit of old Maillion comes to mind, mixed with Dream Theater influences.

And this goes for the 3 other songs as well, the only pity is that this is ‘just’ a demo and that’s very audible. When recorded properly in a professional studio or with enough studio time the four offered songs would probably impress me more. I can hear original ideas, the music and lyrics are well written so with time Natural Science can evolve to a new promise to the Dutch scene. Play your cards right is all I can say. A jewel in the rough?