Passover - Sacrifice (2010)

Sacrifice is a richly atmospheric progressive and folk rock album by Passover, released in 2010 on Ma.Ra.Cash Records. The record blends emotive songwriting with progressive arrangements and folk-influenced acoustic textures, creating a sound that is both introspective and dynamically expressive. Drawing on a mixture of rock instrumentation and traditional melodic sensibilities, the album builds a cohesive narrative atmosphere across its tracklist. Songs such as “Sacrifice,” “The Knife,” and “Self Salvation” showcase the band’s ability to balance lyrical depth with structured progressive development, while instrumental passages like “The Rise” provide space for mood-driven exploration. The inclusion of culturally inspired compositions such as “Erev Shel Shoshanium” and “Sim Shalom” adds a distinctive tonal identity, enriching the album’s emotional and spiritual dimensions. Strong vocal performances combined with layered arrangements of guitar, keyboards, clarinet, and rhythmic elements create a warm and immersive listening experience. Sacrifice stands as a thoughtful and well-crafted release within modern progressive folk rock, appealing to listeners who value both melodic richness and conceptual depth.

Tracklist:
01. Sacrifice (6:11)
02. The Knife (4:21)
03. The Rise (Instrumental) (3:49)
04. Why? (4:37)
05. The Broken Knife (4:37)
06. Self Salvation (4:52)
07. Erev Shel Shoshanium (2:29)
08. Sim Shalom (3:30)
09. Return Again (5:14)
10. Adama (4:19)
11. Ale Brider (3:15)

Personnel
Davide Casali - Clarinet, Bass, Backing Vocals
Alessandro Kolo Colombo - Drums, Backing Vocals
Ellen Garfield - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Samuele Orlando - Keyboards, Moog, Vocals
Eliana Cargnelutti - Guitar, Backing Vocals