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Neal Morse

Symphonic Prog

4.23 | 691 ratings

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The third of Neal's albums since leaving Spock's Beard and Transatlantic was anxiously awaited. "Testimony" was inspired music, as was "One" though not quite to the same extent.

The fact that the lyrics to these new works were firmly Christian inspired could be overlooked, if one wanted to, and still the music / lyrics left me feeling inspired and very spiritually open, perhaps wanting.

Then the news of a mystery album including Roine Stolt as well as Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess drew instant comparisons to Transatlantic and the hope that this may very well be the best of Neal's solo albums. I was wrong, very wrong. If you're into Christian lyrics you may like this album (catechism done to Prog) but if you're more into the music this album is relatively bland, mechanical prog rock. It is done very well, as would be expected with the level of talent these musicians possess but it is dry, unemotional and forgettable.

I'm sure there will be many 5 star reviews from the "Inner Circle" fans that pay $10.00 a month worship him but at this point I will have to hear the next album before I buy it, it is no longer automatic!

| 2/5 | 2005-11-6

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