DPRP [8 out of 10]
"...Crossing Borders is a very good debut album from Sound Of Strangers. The music certainly is neo-prog, and it transports you back to the days of eighties Marillion and Pink Floyd. [...] Sound Of Strangers is a welcome addition to the Dutch progressive rock scene..."
Full review read here.
MLWZ [---]
'...The whole album is balanced, with no weak points, and I am sure that the music we are dealing with on it will elevate this album to one of the top progressive rock debuts of 2023..."
Full review [in Polish] read here.
PROFILPROG [8,3 out of 10]
"... Sound of Strangers does well in melodic neo prog rock with pleasant hints of IQ, RUSH [and others]; after having sharpened their ranges for two years on classic prog themes. [...] A good album which is almost funny where the captivating melodies could be even more accentuated, but we remain on melodic neo-prog...
Fulle review [in French] read here.
PROGWERELD [---]
"...In short, Sound of Strangers has made a fine record with "Crossing Borders". [...] Those who like 'accessible' neo-prog with a 90s feel really have an excellent album in their hands with "Crossing Borders"....
Full review (in Dutch) read here.
PROGRESSIVE EARS [---]
"...I would describe them as neo prog era. It definitely touches my nostalgic prog button from that era, and it's done very well, without sounding dated. Nothing groundbreaking, but for me, I like how they sound, and the writing/performance...
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SEA OF TRANQUILITY [4 out 5 stars]
"...It’s unavoidable to talk of Crossing Borders and not highlight its clear love of early neo-prog bands such as IQ, Pendragon, Pallas and especially the first two-album era of Marillion, but it’s all done with such an honesty and clarity that instead of feeling like a collection of retreaded ideas, what Sound of Strangers have done here is to simply and expertly celebrate a time in music they clearly love...
Full review read here.