ONE

Finally there is a Christian Progressive Mastermind. Neal Morse is perhaps the biggest blessing in the Christian music industry, although most will never be graced by this man's genuis. One was my 1st Morse album, man is it a great one. The opening track The Creation merits five starts alone. It still, to this day, is one of my favorite tracks. Brilliant keyboard work, thumbing bass lines, and very solid drumming (especially on the ridiculous Author Of Confusion- Thank you Mr. Mike Portnoy) are expressed throughout this album. The concept is epic, all about the relationship of God and man: The Fall, The Solution, The Redemption. Morse writes some wonderful lyrics and his vocals are awesome. Back to the creation, this song really brings you back to the days of creation. Morse does such an outstanding job creating a musical picture of those days. Around 9:20 in the song comes one of my favorite instrumental sections. The keyboard solo in this is so beautiful, I listen just to that synth part over and over again. Again, One is a masterpiece if not alone for the opening track The Creation. A Masterpiece!!!!!