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Title: Good music, shame about the subject matter
Review: I've been a big Spock's Beard fan for years now (along with Dream Theater, Shadow Gallery, Magellan, Flower Kings etc) and own everything they've ever released. This solo album fits in well with the rest of the band's catalogue music-wise - except that it extols the virtues of God, apparently because Morse has discovered Christianity. I'm fine with the occasional religious reference now and again but when there're constant references and it's in your face, I get turned off. I'm sure there'll be many people who'd disagree with this point of view and to some extent, it should really be only about the music. But when the lyrics start to grate on one's ears, I draw the line. By the same token, I'm sure there'll be a lot of people who feel the same way as I do. If you don't mind such content, then by all means, buy this CD. As for me, I'll probably avoid future releases if the theme doesn't change.
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