Clepsydra

The Profile

Clepsydra is a Swiss neo-progressive rock band formed in 1990, known for melodic, concept-driven albums including Hologram (1991), More Grains of Sand (1994), Fears (1997), Alone (2001), and the comeback The Gap (2019).

Swiss neo-prog group formed in 1990. The reviewed album, More Grains of Sand (1994), is a concept record; its standout track “No Place For Flowers” contains parts “Darkness” and “Return Of The Light.” Early output totaled four albums across roughly fourteen years. Vocals reveal Swiss-Italian origins.

A positive, nostalgic take on Clepsydra’s 1994 concept album More Grains of Sand. The review praises the band’s simplicity, cohesion, and passion over commercial pressures, noting Swiss-Italian roots and vocal accent. Highlights include the suite-like “No Place For Flowers.”