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"If you like Transatlantic or Spock's Beard, take a look at this "Testimony"."
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3/5
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Some time ago, Neal Morse announced his departure from one of the most admired prog bands, Spock's Beard, to devote himself fully to God. With Testimony, the singer is back, with a real album and what's more, double.
The regulars won't be suprised by the content of the record. We find in turn the grandiose, progressive, direct, intimate and sometimes surprising passages like in this country part where he shouts his love to God. As usual, the man gives himself all the necessary means to succeed: a Mike Portnoy (drums) always so flamboyant and inspired, a Kerry Livgren (Kansas) who knows how to stand out, and a whole range of instruments mostly played by the protagonist himself.
The album is divided into two parts: the first one relates the encounter with God and the second one, the continuity. Is it useful to point out that the emotions of darkness (before) and enlightenment at the encounter with "Jesus" are perfectly transcribed by the master of the genre. But whereas with Spock's Beard we could appreciate these very "pop" passages (see rock on Snow), in this solo album we rather marvel at these acoustic passages carried by Neal's sublime voice so rich in emotions.
To sum up, fans of the Neal Morse's touch, both in Spock's Beard and in Transatlantic, will love this album, and those who also like both these bands must absolutely throw an ear to it. While Spock's has moved into new territory with Euphoria, Neal Morse continues on the path laid out by Snow. After such a sad affair, in the end, everyone seems to have benefited. - Official website
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SIMILAR BANDS:
BIG BIG TRAIN, ARENA, SUPERNAL ENDGAME, PATTERN-SEEKING ANIMALS, TRANSATLANTIC, SPOCK'S BEARD, UNITED PROGRESSIVE FRATERNITY, FLYING COLORS, MORSE, PORTNOY & GEORGE, ROINE STOLT
TRACK LISTING:
01. The Land Of Beginning Again
02. Overture No.1
03. California Nights
04. Colder In The Sun
05. Sleeping Jesus
06. Interlude
07. The Prince Of The Power Of The Air
08. Wasted Life
09. Overture No. 2
10. Break Of Day
11. Power In The Air
12. Somber Days
13. Long Story
14. It's All I Can Do
21. Transformation
22. Ready To Try
23. Sing It High
24. The Hoo-Haw Jam
25. Sing It High Revisited
26. Moving In My Heart
27. I Am Willing
28. Piano Solo
29. In The Middle
30. The Storm Before The Calm
31. Oh, To Feel Him
32. Affirmation
33. Overture No.3
34. Rejoice
35. Oh Lord My God
36. God's Theme
37. The Land Of Beginning Again
LINEUP:
Kerry Livgren: Guitares
Mike Portnoy: Batterie
Neal Morse: Chant / Guitares / Basse / Claviers
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