SMPT:E

Only two stars? Let me explain. I came to this album having first owned and worn out Bridge Across Forever, which followed SMPTe (see my review of Bridge). For me, SMPTe is the prototype for Bridge, which, apart from the crass track Charlotte, is one of the best pieces of music I have EVER heard. I can see how SMPTe got such acclaim upon its release simply because Transatlantic are obviously a supergroup - but once you hear Bridge it's clear SMPTe was the settling-in album, four individuals looking for a voice, and in Bridge they really found it. What an album!! So get Bridge, remove Charlotte, and just blast the sounds through your body day and night!!