THE NEVERENDING SHOW: LIVE IN THE NETHERLANDS

Right after the release of The Secret, in 2019, Alan Parsons got back to musical activity with new mixes for three albums of Al Stewart, the announcement of a new studio album for 2022, and of course this new live double cd record.

And I'd dare to say that it's a worthy comeback: the APB is in fine form, and a new found variety in the lead vocal spot suits them well. There are also an unusual edge in several electric guitar parts and solos, which definitely adds to the listener's excitement and sheer fun (listen, for instance, The Raven). The start with One Note Symphony is just great to my ears, since it's my favorite tune from The Secret, and it gets a nice and powerful rendition from group & orchestra. Another good number from that album, featuring Alan Parsons himself as lead vocalist, is As Lights Fall.

I could complain about the unnecessarily prolonged break in the middle of Psychobabble, if I was in a cranky mood (which I'm not), but such a minor detail can't spoil a very good concert.