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MORSE, PORTNOY & GEORGE: COVER TO COVER

Neal Morse

Symphonic Prog

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2 stars Excellent covers from some well know songs. When listening careful you may notice that Neal seems to add another meaning to some of the original songs. Or is that my own imagination? Not progressive in any way, but a fine selection of songs showing the musical roots of these three excellent musicians.
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Posted Monday, September 10, 2007 | Review Permalink
Lofcaudio
3 stars This is a surprisingly enjoyable album, with outstanding performances put in by Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy and Randy George. While I would typically give an album of this caliber four stars, it's really not progressive enough to be considered "an excellent addition to any prog collection." Instead, I would say that it's an excellent addition to any classical rock music collection.

The highlights from this album (in my opinion) are Morse's renditions of "I'm Free/Sparks", "I'm the Man" and "Find My Way Back Home." Portnoy appears to have a field day on the kit pretending to be Keith Moon as he really delivers some excellent work covering The Who's "Sparks."

I normally do not care much for albums such as this, but this compilation of songs was so good, and Morse & Company's delivery is so strong, I have no problem recommending this album.

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Posted Tuesday, September 25, 2007 | Review Permalink
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3 stars This is almost like a bonus disc, like Neal Morse does very often, see Transatlantic albums, for instance. This covers album was recorded during the Neal Morse album sessions recording for Testimony (2003), One (2004) and ? (2005).

My highlights: 'Maybe I'm Amazed' (Paul McCartney) 'I'm The Man' (Joe Jackson) 'Feeling Stronger Everyday' (Chicago) 'Where The Streets Have No Name' (U2) 'What Is Life' (George Harrison)

The other versions on the album are: 'Pleasant Valley Sunday' (The Monkees) 'Badge' (Cream) 'Where Do The Children Play' (Cat Stevens) 'Rock And Roll Suicide' (David Bowie) 'Day After Day' (Badfinger) 'I'm Free / Sparks' (The Who) 'Tuesday Afternoon' (The Moody Blues) Find My Way Back Home (Blind Faith)

All in all a good record, but I think it's more a fan thing.

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