Masque

Icarus Borne On Wings Of Steel highlights the group's ability to pair aggressive arrangements with soaring violin melodies. The record finds the band establishing a distinct identity while moving toward their future commercial success.

Mid-seventies art rock textures define the project, which maintains a gritty, Midwestern perspective. The production marks a clear change as the group moves away from their earlier blues influences toward the symphonic style that would define their career.