Ines: Eastern Dawning

Released a year after Hunting The Fox, Eastern Dawning finds Ines refining their sound rather than reinventing it. While still rooted in neo-progressive rock, this album leans slightly more toward warmth and accessibility, incorporating acoustic elements, subtle orchestration, and a gentler overall tone.

The album opens strongly with “Friends�, an immediate, emotional, and elegant melodic track. From there, Eastern Dawning unfolds at a measured pace, favoring atmosphere and cohesion over dramatic peaks. “Healing Waters� and “Winter� stand out as some of the album’s most memorable moments, with tasteful arrangements and a stronger sense of melodic resolution. The closing track “Eve of That Night� ties the album together with layered vocals and a reflective mood that encapsulates the record’s overall spirit.

As with its predecessor, Eastern Dawning exceeds the 60-minute mark, and while that length may test the listener’s focus, it also reinforces the album’s cinematic and immersive intentions. Musicianship remains solid throughout, with keyboards playing a central role in shaping the album’s identity. Eastern Dawning may not be a dramatic departure from Hunting The Fox, and I find it a little bit stronger… representing a more polished and emotionally nuanced chapter in Ines’ catalog, particularly appealing to fans of melodic and atmospheric progressive rock… cheers!

Track listing:
1. Friends (5:30)
2. Tramonti (5:51)
3. Healing Waters (6:03)
4. Winter (6:00)
5. Cover Me (3:57)
6. Lonely Child (2:27)
7. New Age Dawn (Prelude) (2:41)
8. New Age Dawn (5:03)
9. You And I (5:09)
10. Castles On The Sand (5:08)
11. Welcome (4:21)
12. Eastern Dawning (3:49)
13. Eve Of That Night (7:59)

Added: January 5th 2026
Reviewer: Jose Antonio Marmol
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