BEYOND THE REALMS OF EUPHORIA

I find myself very surprised by this most excellent album. I have tried to listen to both BATTLE SCARS and EMPIRES NEVER LAST, but they did not hit me with the same force as BEYOND THE REALMS OF EUPHORIA. I get the "Pet Shop Boys" comments, but you know what? I don't care! I love this and have been playing it over and over since I got it last month. There is not a poor moment on the entire disc and the first 4 tunes that basically run together are pure bliss. I guess it is hard to say why it is prog- but it just IS! Great vocals, great lyrics, great playing...I much prefer this kind of neo-prog to that which reminds me too much of Marillion or other bands. Along with PASSION by Pendragon, this is the best Neo-Prog of the last 5 years. My opinion, of course. If you like bombastic music and loud/quiet/loud melodies this is it. 5 stars. Best album of 2012 along with Big Big Train's ENGLISH ELECTRIC.