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Well, this is the first review I have done for this site that features several caveats. First of all, let it be known that I am a staunch atheist. For this reason, the overtly Christian themes that permeate this album (not even as broadly allegorical as Spock's Beard's Snow) kind of trouble me. Second, the album has a feel very definitely steeped in the same music Neal explored with Spock's and Transatlantic: not much new musical ground has been broken. Having said that, I really dig this record. If neither of the above warnings are of concern to you, add a star, you're gonna absolutely love this album. If either gives you pause, take away one. Having said that, Neal has put out another album out in the same musical mold as his previous outings, read very accessable prog. The musicianship is not even questioned here, just look at the guys involved, that should should tell you something. But, if you're looking for something new here...sorry. So, in summing up, if you don't mind derivative Christian prog...buy this, you will love it. But if you have a problem with permeating religion in your lyrics or you don't love Spock's or Transatlantic...steer clear, this record will not convince you otherwise.

P.S. I really like Spock's Beard...consider this when evaluating my ranking.