COUNTERPOINTS

What a treat it was discovering this album 38 years after its release. It's a wonderful blend of fusion and jazzy prog rock. The first side is more fusiony and exciting. The second side however is where the real charm is. Except for the faux-rocky "Rock N' Roll Show ," Rod has crafted a sweet blend of melodic prog here. Great chord progressions and clever melodic verses shine. And I absolutely love the Fender Rhodes that "The Road Back Home" is soaked in. I wish it would go on forever. I really like Rod's voice on this album. Great guitar work too. What a shame this is where Argent ended.