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To rate this seriously as a modern era prog band with a sense of individuality, this disc deserves the four stars. A break away from their previous discs with better production and stronger, more mature lyrics, this is a must have for prog fans. I am very impressed by this release. It's got more of a hard tone than most prog, however the lyrics and delivery are better than most. Bits of Pink Floyd and Gentle Giant pop up here and there along with some parallels to Kansas, though never blatantly derivative. More influence than emulation. The musicianship is top-notch without mindless wankery. A real statement to the state of life in the new millenium.