SNOW

This CD is full of great songs! It's a great concept album, in that you can totally forget what's going on around you and absorb yourself in the story and music. It tells the story of John (Snow) from birth all the way to the end of the 2nd disc, where he comes to a point of acceptance and contentment with his life and who he is. For me, it creates solid imagery in my mind, as I listen to the lyrics and stories contained within the music. And purists forgive me, but I like catchy melodies and don't require every song be in 7/8. I think progressive music is not only about odd time signatures and spacey lyrics, but just not being confined by any particular format or rules and displaying intelligence and great creativity, along with great musicianship. And that's exactly what Spock's Beard does here with SNOW. I believe I'll be enjoying this great album for many years to come.