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

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.

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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

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