THE WHIRLWIND

The first (and so far only) Transatlantic album I've listened to, I've heard it nearly half a dozen times, and it really only gets better with each listen. Usually I go through each song individually, but they are so musically and thematically linked, it would be near impossible. However, I will say my favorite section is VI. Rose Colored Glasses. I think it just has a great feel to it, and the lyrics flow very well, especially the line; "This world is not our home, You can live like a rollin' stone, But you cannot escape with your life!"

The record never slows down, in it's 72 minute runtime, (All one GIANT Suite, though some might not agree, who cares when the music is this amazing!)

Like I said earlier, I'm not familiar with the band's catalouge very well. I'm more used to the 70's stuff, and I'm slowly expanding outwards. It seemed cool to listen to a 72 minute suite, so I did. Lo and Behold, it's good. Each member has their time to shine (especially Stolt, he solos all over here)

Section 12 (Dancing With Eternal Glory) seems to get some flak for being your typical Neil Morse Ballad, it seems fine to me, but maybe that's because I grew up with 80s music, it's all ballads there. Nevertheless, it doesn't really bother me in the slightest.

Overall, a fantastic record, and I highly recommend it to those looking to expand their musical horizons.

Easily a 5-Star album, it's beautiful.

"...And from the whirlwind, Comes the breath of life!"

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