Neal
Morse has throughout his entire career been able to write emotional
and intriguing songs, and his third solo album since he left Spock's
Beard is yet another example of his immense skills both as a
songwriter, but also as a lyricist. On this album he is dealing with
the Tabernacle, the biblical dwelling place of God. Simply entitled
“?”. This
album is another classic progressive rock album, not as epic and
complicated as his earlier albums. Neal is playing the majority of the
instruments himself as well as singing and producing - joining him is
once more Mike Portnoy (Drums) and Randy George (Bass) along with a
host of guest musicians like Jordan Rudess, Alan Morse and Steve
Hackett. This
album should be seen as a whole piece split into 12 sections rather
than 12 individual songs, and the guest artists' performances are in
the foreground, and their input makes this album very special and
unique. "?" is in my humble opinion the most accessible
album from Neal ever, and packed with wonderful melodies, great leads
and good songs... |
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