From Bandcamp, "ARGOVIA is a modern progressive rock band from Colombia, blending atmospheric electronics, powerful melodies and dynamic songwriting. Formed by Ani Guillén (vocals, guitar) and Carlos Arminio (keyboards), the band is completed by Nicolás Paredes (bass) and Mauricio Sanabria (drums). Following the EP "Who We Are," they return with "Primal Repetition," featuring Ross Jennings. "Primal Repetition" explores the cycles that shape us. It reflects how emotions, memories, and patterns return until we learn from them. The album moves through darkness, renewal, and self-discovery, turning repetition into a path toward transformation." The album has 11 songs, and "The Same River" is first. It has a dark edge to it and their musicianship is immediately evident. The vocals are buttery smooth, but that shadow looms. It creates a haste for me, like I am constantly chasing, or being chased.

"Crossroads" is another winner. Containing mostly a guitar sound, with some audible bass notes and piano, it's the velvety vocals that stand out most for me. They can be tepid, but can also bite when they need to. The music is constructed well in that it follows the melody line without taking a detour like many Progressive bands do. "Ebb & Flow" features Ross Jennings (HAKEN), and I've always found his vocals to be soothing. No exception here, and they work very well with Ani. They have a natural chemistry, almost as if they have worked together before, and the song is quite charming. So far, the path is a bit dark, but that fits in with the themes they mentioned in the beginning. "Lethean Light" delivers a memorable chorus that is melodic and catchy, and the piano work is just as vital as the guitars. Some electronica also works in support.

"Age of Wonder" is where you can hear the transition on the album from darkness to self-discovery. It's like a light comes into the dreary room you have been in for weeks and it gently pushes you to get up. It oozes melody and hooks. "Alas de Sal" takes it a step further, into renewal. Audible bass notes move the sound forward with dual vocals, and a bouncy rhythm catches your fancy. "Unstoppable" is like an anthem from someone who has had enough of the darkness. It's a tale of resolve, and you can feel it building in the background. It's subtle, but it gives you plenty of energy. "Where Do We Go" is the final cut, and although it asks a tough question, the sound is a ray of sunshine. The beauty of the question is that you can go wherever you want to, even when you die. For me, it's not a concern, because I am dead anyway.

Although the band shows ample Progressive tendencies on the album, the main focus is where it should be…songwriting, the development of melody, use of crescendos to mark emotional changes, and a storyline that works so well with the music. Some Progressive Rock music can lose the listener in a circuitous route to the end, but this album sets a path for the listener that you can follow confidently moving forward.