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    Posted: February 09 2021 at 13:09
So it sounds like the absolute universe is a rare release that actually lives up to the hype that preceded it.

Any other thoughts or comments on the release.
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I've only listened to the double disc edition. I'm amazed by how much Roine there is on it! That guy's songwriting and vocal work are always top shelf! Oh, and I just got an email from recordstore.uk that my preorder had been dispatched! I'm super excitebike! My fave song is "Lonesome Rebel" ATM I think. But that's gonna change after a few spins probably.
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I've heard the breath of life once and am listening to Forevermore now. It's really good. Blueray when I get an hour or two in front of the tele and Surround sound system.
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Listened to it a couple of times now. Deeply impressed by the double cd, which I think is easily their best since the debut.
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"The Absolute Universe" is amazing. My fave Transatlantic. Just one thing, why does Neal look so pissed off in all his photos for this release?
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It's his serious look.
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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

"The Absolute Universe" is amazing. My fave Transatlantic. Just one thing, why does Neal look so pissed off in all his photos for this release?

Poker face.........My copy is still stuck in Atlanta according to Radiant Records, Neal Morse emails Angry. Hopefully see it next week but I doubt it.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote chopper Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 10 2021 at 02:35
I've got both editions and still ploughing my way through them - they're competing for listening time with Mr Wilson and Lifesigns at the moment. 
Initial listens indicate they're both pretty good but need more time.
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So far what I hear on youtube,  I like very much.
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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

"The Absolute Universe" is amazing. My fave Transatlantic. Just one thing, why does Neal look so pissed off in all his photos for this release?

Which version have you been listening to? I tried the first few tracks of the abirdged version but thought it sounded a little samey. I figure its not for me but i'd be willing to give it another stab if Forevermore is the way to go.
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^I know that TA and Neal are not for you. I read your review of "Whirlwind" live. No big deal. Forevermore won't change your mind.
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Glad to see you back and posting!  I received the new Transatlantic album in the mail yesterday.  I plan on giving it a first listen today.  They are truly a gateway band for me.  I was listening to the classic bands at that point and being a Rush fan led me to Dream Theater and of course Pull Me Under on the radio.  I had to check out this Transatlantic band because Mike Portnoy was playing on it.  I was blown away.  Of course that meant I had to check out these strange new bands (to me) called Spock's Beard, The Flower Kings, and Marillion...and of course, the rest as they say, is history.
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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

^I know that TA and Neal are not for you. I read your review of "Whirlwind" live. No big deal. Forevermore won't change your mind.

I do like a lot of Spock's Beard and I enjoyed the Similtude of a Dream. I'd like to at least give it one more shot since TFKs Islands was my favorite release of last year.

Also glad to see you're back, was just wondering what had happened to you the other day as well.
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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

Just one thing, why does Neal look so pissed off in all his photos for this release?
Oh, Neil and God had an argument. He'll get over it. Great album, btw.
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I'm loving it. Is it as good as SMPT:e or Bridge Across Forever? Maybe not but I like it a lot more than The Whirlwind or Kaleidoscope. Listened to both versions a bunch of times now and I can't decide which I prefer...

My Ultimate Edition is stuck in Atlanta. Radiant has apologized and sent us a free link to Neal's streaming service to tide us over!!! Still I'm very pleased I ordered it as it is now SOLD OUT!!!

$100 well spent.
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Scott and Doug. Thanks for the kind words. I needed a break.

What do y'all think of Pete's bass playing? His tone, growl, and the notes he plays is so so good. He carries this release to a higher level. His signing?? - not so good. But Mike's lead vocal tune smokes. Best I've ever heard him sing. Maybe it's just the shine of this being new to me, but I can't stop listening. And the mix/master courtesy Rich Mouser makes my ears happy.
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Hmm...1st listen was kind of disappointing to be honest.  It didn't have the WOW factor of the first couple of albums.  Just kind of sounds like another Neal Morse solo album/Neal Morse Band album.  Hopefully, future listens will have a better feel for me.  I didn't dislike it, but certainly wasn't wowwed either.  I also was listening while working so the attention wasn't really where I would want it to be.  Here's to future listens! 
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^ Hmm I was afraid of that......hoping many listens will be the key. Too many here and on YT reviewers like the album quite a lot.
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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

Scott and Doug. Thanks for the kind words. I needed a break.

What do y'all think of Pete's bass playing? His tone, growl, and the notes he plays is so so good. He carries this release to a higher level. His signing?? - not so good. But Mike's lead vocal tune smokes. Best I've ever heard him sing. Maybe it's just the shine of this being new to me, but I can't stop listening. And the mix/master courtesy Rich Mouser makes my ears happy.

I love Pete's playing in everything he does with Marillion, TA and Edison's Children. His tone is excellent and always thick and beefy, right up front....where it should be. I wish DT would take notice and bring John Myung up to par, but they always mix him too low and back, shameful! Angry 

Really hoping my version is done well mix/master wise, Kaleidoscope was not very good sound wise, too compressed and not very good dynamics. Rich can be hit and miss.....
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Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

Just one thing, why does Neal look so pissed off in all his photos for this release?
Oh, Neil and God had an argument. He'll get over it. Great album, btw.



"Hey Neal, it's me, god. I'm requesting that you write another double concept album for me. I just asked Mike Portnoy and he's down"


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