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I do not believe that Tim is a relation to Neal, but again we havea Morse who is producing exciting and interesting prog music. Tim may be better known to some as an author of a best-selling book on Yes, so it is probably not surprising that there are a few Yes nods, but these are rare. This is all about the bringing together of Tim (mostly keyboards, plus some lead vocals and guitar) with Mark Dean (all other instruments) and then adding in the vocals of Richie Zeller. This is very much a prog album, with layers of keyboards and piano, but at the same time, it is also inherently a melodic rock album with plenty of guitar. It may be Tim's name above the door, but this is very much a group sound and not a keyboard workout. They have taken some Floyd, some Hackett, even some Kansas, that little bit of Yes, and thrown it all together and boy does it work. This is extremely polished, with enough time changes and little bits and pieces in the mix that brings a smile to the face. Richie appears to be approaching his vocals much more from a rock area than 'normal' prog (whatever that is), which gives the band a different flavour ? it is reminiscent in some ways of the approach of Damian Wilson, but these vocals are much earthier, with more balls. This is one that progheads and even melodic rock lovers will not want to miss.

Originally appeared in Feedback #86, Feb 2006

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