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This Limited edition includes a bonus CD containing a sampler of nine Inside Out bands.
Could Spock's Beard survive the departure of its now born-again Christian lead singer and main songwriter? Well, they did manage to put together a new album in decent time, but it is not an impressive opus, to say the least. Then again, the group's music was on a path leading it away from its progressive rock beginnings and toward a tighter, harder-edged, more commercial sound ever since 1999's Day for Night, so it would be unfair to put all the weight of this new leap on Neal Morse's absent shoulders. Nick D'Virgilio, who stepped out from behind the drums to take the lead singer's microphone, lacks the charisma, that trembling something in the voice that endeared Morse to the group's early fans. But most of all it is the writing that suffers. If "The Bottom Line" and "East of Eden, West of Memphis" make convincing art rockers, "Onomatopoeia" and the title track are weak, lacking the rate of ideas by the minute the group was capable of back in the days. The obligatory ballads ("Shining Star" and "Ghosts of Autumn") are enjoyable, but that kind of number, especially when given a hard rock edge, has never been the group's forte. As for the suite "A Guy Named Sid," it ranks among the group's weakest attempts at epic writing. The themes don't gel well, the plot is thin, and how many times must listeners be reminded that "this is the story of a guy named Sid"? It has its moments, especially in the last two parts, but it is a far cry from "Flow" or "The Healing Colors of Sound." The debate still rages on between fans of Genesis as to whether the departure of Peter Gabriel back in 1975 has been a curse or a blessing. It looks like fans of Spock's Beard will have something to argue over for a while too. ~ François Couture
Special edition of the progressive rock act's 2003 album includes two bonus tracks, 'Moth Of Many Flames' & 'From The Messenger', plus a bonus Inside Out Music label sampler featuring eleven tracks in a paper sleeve, 'Conspiracy' - Conspiracy, 'Brand New' - Steve Hackett, 'Sinking Sand' - Enchant, 'Melrose Avenue' - California Guitar Trio, 'Head' - O.S.I., 'Some Things You Can't Return' - Dead Soul Tribe, 'Starcycle' - Derek Sherinian, 'I Never Noticed' - Jadis, 'Change' - Ray Wilson, 'Small Acts Of Human Kindness' - Steve Howe & 'Silent Inferno' - The Flower Kings. Packaged in a flip-top digibox. Inside Out. Spock's Beard Feel Euphoria Songs | 1. | Onomatopoeia |
| 2. | Bottom Line, The |
| 3. | Feel Euphoria |
| 4. | Shining Star |
| 5. | East of Eden, West of Memphis |
| 6. | Ghosts of Autumn |
| 7. | A Guy Named Sid: Pt. I Intro / Pt. II Same Old Story / Pt. III You Don't Know / Pt. IV Judge / Pt. V Sid's Boy Choir / Pt. VI Change |
| 8. | Carry On |
| 9. | Moth of Many Flames - (bonus track) |
| 10. | From the Messenger - (bonus track) |
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Feel Euphoria Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews WOW!!
If anybody thought they would loose a step w/ Neal leaving, forget it! this is a great disc!! Songs are a little shorter and alittle more straight up R&R. You won't be dissapointed... later
Submitted by a reviewer (orlando, fl,usa) 
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How do you like my new beard?
Wow, is this really Spock's Beard? What a difference! The Beard boys are suddenly more metallic, angry guitar,percussion forward mix, and a lot more angst. Still getting used to Neil being gone, and the somwhat shallower aproach. I think I like it but will need to listen a little bit longer to make a final decision.
Submitted by jamesblee (Fishers, IN)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No The beard never ceases to amaze
Great album. Good to see these guys keeping up the good work after Neal Morse left the band. I found this album quite different from SB and anything I've heard recently. Nick's done a wonderful job taking charge of vocals and I felt the band has done such a great effort to keep the amazing music we have enjoyed through all these years. Keep up the good work guys. Long live the beard
Submitted by a reviewer (San José, Costa Rica)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  It says Spock's Beard on the cover ... but is it?
I found out about Spock's Beard at the time they had put out the "V" album. Though that album was very good it didn't match the variety and musicianship of "Day for Night". Now that Neil Morse has left, it was up to the remaining band members to either become a new band or remain Spock's Beard. They chose the latter and it doing so are found lacking in achieving the heights of previous efforts. This is not to say that the album is without merits. Songs such as "Shining Star", "East od Eden" and "Carry On" are very good compositions but I find them trying to "imitate" old Spock's Beard as well as other bands such as Yes and Pink Floyd. Had they decided to release this album under a different band name, it would make for a solid freshman effort but as a Spock's Beard album, I find it lacking lyrically and musically. If you want a more fulfilling prog experience check out "The Unknown" by Conspiracy, "Tug of War" by Enchant, "In Absentia" by Porcupine Tree or "Impossible Figures" by Magellan.
Submitted by a reviewer (San Juan, PR)
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IMPRESSED!
Spock's Beard has proven to be musical warriors! It's evident that music is the inspiration, not the voice. With Neal's departure, Nick does a great job to fill in a void that many thought was not possible. Also, you can sense that the band seems liberated, music flows freely, and you can witness all elements from all members. Good job, fellas....Spock's Beard is always alive in the Caribbean!
Submitted by a reviewer (Trujillo Alto, PR)
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