SLEEPING IN TRAFFIC - PART ONE

Sleeping In Traffic: Part One was my introduction to Beardfish. And what an introduction it is. This is one of the best modern progressive rock bands I've heard in quite a while (despite the use of an accordion :) )

Their sound, to me is somewhat reminiscent, particularly in instrumental tone, especially the keyboards, of the harder edged Gentle Giant songs, with the playfulness of Phish mixed in. But that doesn't begin to descibe what you get on this album. This is a band with their own sound, and what a sound it is.

I love nearly every song on this album, with the exception of Without You, a song that feels somewhat out of place with the rest of the spectacular material.

4.5 stars.