SMPT:E

Unbelievable album! Listening to "All of the above" brings back memories of Marillion (Fish era), Genesis (Tricks of the tales, Selling England...), Yes (90125), Asia (The old stuff) et al. It fills a huge gap in my disc shelf since Marillion/Fish said goodbye and Genesis went "pop", both sorry episodes for in my musical life. The variety of rythmic and melodic themes is impressive. Although I did not know Morse and Stolt, I attest to the fact that this ensemble sounds fabulous! The rythm section is simply flawless. Energetic without getting "heavy", dynamic without getting repetitive, powerful as hell sans the "trash" and incredibly diverse. This album kept me on toes (at first), not expecting "this" drumline or "these" vocals. It served my taste for discovery and musical adventure. This album NEVER let me down as EVERY title has something original and unexpected to offer. It's beautiful! it is simply a fantastic album!