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    Posted: November 23 2011 at 10:47
What's your favorite NM solo album and after determining that how would you rank them.
For me I'd say Testimony 2 is my favorite.
And my rankings as of now (may be subject to change over time)

Testimony 2
One
Sola Scriptura
?
Testimony 
Lifeline


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 11:18

For me One will always be number one.  After that, probably ?, Testimony 2, Sola Scriptura, Testimony, and Lifeline in that order.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 11:36
I own Sola Scriptura and both Testimony and Testimony 2. If I have to choose between those 3, Sola Scriptura gets my vote by far.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 11:56
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 12:26
Originally posted by Mellotron Storm Mellotron Storm wrote:

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I believe he's asking what you think Neal Morse's best solo album is. 











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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 12:31
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 12:42
Testimony
Testimony 2
One 
?
Sola Scriptura
Lifeline
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 13:21
T2 due to the strength of Seeds of Gold. Then One, ?, Sola, Testimony...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 13:34
'?' and 'Sola Scriptura' are both mindblowing. Not too keen on the 'Testimony' s and 'One' though. And don't even get me started on 'Lifeline'....
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 14:29
One has my favorite melodies. I love big epic melodies, so lots of love for "The Spirit and the Flesh" on One and "Mercy St. Revisited" on T2. The finales of those two songs are EPIC.

My favorite Neal Morse moments are on One. That album gets dragged down a bit by the sappier songs, though (i.e. Cradle to the Grave, Reunion). I can't listen to it all the way through like I can with ? or SS.

My answer changes all the time. I'll go with Sola Scriptura since that's been #1 in my head the longest, even though I've been playing One and ? more lately.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 14:49
Testimony 1
? (second place)


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 15:07

Sola Scriptura is my favourite followed by One.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 15:34
One ans Sola Sciptura are at the top very closely followed by ?  actually I guess that depending on the moment you ask me I might name any of the 3 as my favourite.
 
I'm not so much impressed by neither T1, Lifeline or T2, all of them have good songs but fail as a complete album.
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 23 2011 at 15:46
Yeah I would agree One has massive epic melodies and contains the wonderful The Creation, a favorite of mine. (not to mention Author of Confusion and The Separated Man) It is a wonderful concept album. But Morse is a master at the concept album I would say.  I would say that combined Testimony and Testimony 2 are beyond wonderful. T2 gave me a much greater appreciation for T1. But they are def. his most personal and passionate albums, he's pouring his heart out. Although all his albums are very passionate and heartfelt. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 24 2011 at 09:58
I'd say:

Sola Scriptura
?
Testimony 2
One
Testimony
Lifeline

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 24 2011 at 10:04
T2helped me appreciate T1 a lot more as well.

Testimony 2
?
Sola Scriptura
Testimony
One
Lifeline

Very hard to rank his albums, they're all very good
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 24 2011 at 10:58
I believe I listen to One the most



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 24 2011 at 11:41

No love for Structural Damage....easy choice for me, it's the only solo Morse album I have!  Nice variety, great playing, groovy compositions....check of the classically bent Slice of Time!

 
I'm stil digesting the late 70s Dregs stuff.
I like to feel the suspense when you're certain you know I am there.....
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 24 2011 at 13:58
Originally posted by Intruder Intruder wrote:

No love for Structural Damage....easy choice for me, it's the only solo Morse album I have!  Nice variety, great playing, groovy compositions....check of the classically bent Slice of Time!

I'm stil digesting the late 70s Dregs stuff.
 
Sorry pal but the thread was about Neal Morse not Steve Morse Confused
 
(Steve is great as well BTW)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 24 2011 at 14:35
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