Throughout the album, IQ delivers everything fans could hope for: Peter Nicholls’ emotive vocals, Mike Holmes’ textured and expressive guitar work, Neil Durant’s lush keyboard soundscapes, and the rock-solid rhythm section of Tim Esau and Paul Cook. The band balances mood and melody, complexity and clarity, with the same finesse that has defined their best work. As always, IQ’s strength lies not just in technical prowess, but in their ability to create atmosphere and emotional depth. 

Lyrically, Dominion explores themes of control, tension, and perseverance in the face of modern chaos. As with much of IQ’s output, there’s a conceptual feel to the album, though it’s more about evoking a psychological journey than telling a straightforward story. The album flows seamlessly from track to track, never losing momentum, and always inviting deeper listening. 

If The Road of Bones felt like a meditation on mortality and Resistance reflected societal unease, then Dominion feels like a statement of purpose—a reminder that IQ is not just still relevant, but still evolving. For long-time fans, this album is a gift. For newcomers, it’s a perfect entry point into one of progressive rock’s most consistently rewarding catalogs. 

Prog Radio is pleased to be featuring much of this album in our new music rotation, and will of course be featuring it in this week’s “What’s New Proggy Cats?” show on Monday.