The Grand Experiment
The Neal Morse Band · 2015
52 min · 5 tracks · progressive rock
An ambitious fusion of intricate melodies and complex arrangements that showcase the band's progressive rock prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Call — The opening track sets an ambitious tone with its dynamic shifts and intricate instrumentation, showcasing the band's technical prowess right from the start.
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The Grand Experiment — This titular piece encapsulates the album's themes of exploration and creativity, featuring captivating melodies that highlight Morse's lyrical depth and compositional skills.
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Alive Again — At over 26 minutes, this epic closer serves as a testament to the band's ability to craft expansive musical narratives, blending emotional moments with complex prog structures.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and arrangements typical of progressive rock but lacks strong cohesion across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The album features five tracks, each exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental passages and thematic development.
- Each song incorporates multiple sections with distinct melodies and motifs, often returning to earlier themes in a complex arrangement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Call 10:10
- 2 The Grand Experiment 5:29
- 3 Waterfall 6:30
- 4 Agenda 3:45
- 5 Alive Again 26:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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