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I have had the fortune to see this band live probably one of a few American’s to see them play live. Neil Mackie’s voice and guitar playing were wonderful and it shows on the album. Gordon Mackie on bass was equally as important and energetic. Mike Baxter’s roll in giving this album its melodic ambiance cannot be over estimated. Ken Weir’s roll as drummer is wonderful as he can play pastor passages in ghost as well as rock out on other tracks. Lead guitarist Renaldo McKim gives it that polyphonic sound that I love in prog.
The album way above average and I suggest keeping an eye on their live performances. You will like both equally.
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| PREVIOUS BAND RATING: |  (0.0 / 5) |
| ACCESSIBILITY: |  (3.0 / 5) |
| HEAVINESS: |  (2.0 / 5) |
| MELODIC: |  (4.0 / 5) |
| ARTWORK & PACKAGING: |  (4.5 / 5) |
| DRAMA: | (4.0 / 5) |
| OVERALL RATING: | (4.0 / 5) |
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Key:
These ratings are just attributes and may not have correlation to the most important: OVERALL RATING
PREVIOUS BAND RATING
0: Never heard of them or debut album.
1: Someone recommended. I give them another shot.
2: Some good moments in the past but never put together an album I really liked.
3: Some 4 or 5 star songs but albums can be hit or miss for me.
4: I like 80% of their songs and probably went to see them live.
5: I would, and probably have gone on a plane to see them live.
ACCESSIBILITY EXAMPLES
1: Weather Report
2: Zappa
3: Genesis – Selling England by the Pound,
4: Marillion – F.E.A.R
5: Kino – Picture
HEAVINESS EXAMPLES
1: IQ – Seventh House
2: Discipline – Unfold Like a Staircase
3: Porcupine Tree – In Abstentia, Shadow Gallery – Tyranny
4: Vanden Plas – Chirst 0, Dream Theater – Scenes From a Memory
5: Opeth – Black Water Park
MELODIC EXAMPLES:
1: Opeth – Black Water Park
2: Vanden Plas – Chirst 0, Dream Theater – Scenes From a Memory
3: Porcupine Tree – In Abstentia, Shadow Gallery – Tyranny
4: Discipline – Unfold Like a Staircase
5: IQ – Seventh House
OVERALL RATING:
1: Will Never listen to again and deleted under no circumstances should you buy this
2: Not my thing maybe one redeeming song.
3: I like parts of this and I would check them out if they were near me.
4: I would get in the car and road trip to see this album live
5: I would get on a plane to see this performed live
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