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The Similitude of a Dream

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Released
  
November 11, 2016

Length
  
106:35

Release date
  
11 November 2016

Genre
  
Progressive rock

Recorded
  
January–September 2016

Artist
  
The Neal Morse Band

Label
  
Radiant Records

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The Similitude of a Dream is the second studio album by progressive rock supergroup The Neal Morse Band, released on November 11, 2016. It is a concept album, loosely based on The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan.

Contents

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Track listing

All lyrics written by Neal Morse; all music composed by Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Randy George, Bill Hubauer and Eric Gillette.

Personnel

The Neal Morse Band
  • Neal Morse – lead vocals, keyboards, 6 & 12 string electric guitars, percussion, mandolin
  • Mike Portnoy – drums, vocals
  • Randy George – bass and bass pedals
  • Bill Hubauer – organ, piano, synthesizers, vocals
  • Eric Gillette – lead and rhythm electric guitar, vocals
  • Special guests
  • Chris Carmichael – violin, viola, and cello
  • Eric Darken – percussion ("Breath of Angels")
  • Ann, Alfreda and Regina McCrary – background vocals ("Breath of Angels")
  • Sarah Hubauer – baritone and alto saxophone ("Overture")
  • Spencer McKee – marimba ("The Battle")
  • Dave Buzard – stomps ("City of Destruction")
  • Bruce Babad – saxophone ("Shortcut to Salvation")
  • Steve Herrman – trumpets ("I'm Running")
  • Jim Hoke – tenor and baritone saxophone ("I'm Running")
  • Rich Mouser – pedal steel ("Freedom Song"), electric guitar ("The Man in the Iron Cage")
  • Critical Reception

    The Similitude of a Dream was received with high praise from many critiques. The album was honored as "Album of the Year" by many online music magazines, including The Prog Report, Metal Wani, The Fire Note, and Rock at Night.

    Songs

    1Long Day1:42
    2Overture5:51
    3The Dream2:28

    References

    The Similitude of a Dream Wikipedia