Momentum is the ninth solo album (not counting his live, demos albums etc.) for ex Spock's Beard lead vocalist Neal Morse and represents another milestone is his discography and for me one of his most complete albums. I have followed Morse pretty close over the years and have snagged a number of his albums and Inner Circle ditties and I would put Momentum in the superb category!
Joining Morse are his 2 "faithful" companions.......Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy and bassist Randy George who seem to work so well all together.
Like all of Neal's solo albums they draw musically on the symphonic progressive rock genre with pop tinges and a heavingly halo of the lyrics.
On Momentum his music feels deeply inspired and as always very creative and catchy!
Just how does he does this time and time again ????????
Of course the watermark on this album is the 33 minute epic track "World Without End" with its 6 part interludes and is an amazing song! Side one is comprised of 5 shorter songs with varied tempos and themes including an ode to Spock's Beard with "Thoughts Part 5" and its associated Gentle Giant bits of harmonic craziness and wild semi- structured parts.
Overall a fantastic album that feels inspired and has some great breathtaking moments.
Like all of Neal's solo albums they draw musically on the symphonic progressive rock genre with pop tinges and a heavingly halo of the lyrics.
On Momentum his music feels deeply inspired and as always very creative and catchy!
Just how does he does this time and time again ????????
Of course the watermark on this album is the 33 minute epic track "World Without End" with its 6 part interludes and is an amazing song! Side one is comprised of 5 shorter songs with varied tempos and themes including an ode to Spock's Beard with "Thoughts Part 5" and its associated Gentle Giant bits of harmonic craziness and wild semi- structured parts.
Overall a fantastic album that feels inspired and has some great breathtaking moments.
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