Released 10 years ago
The Similitude of a Dream
The Neal Morse Band · 2016
106 min · 24 tracks · progressive rock
A sweeping narrative journey blending intricate melodies with lyrical storytelling, unfolding like a progressive rock opera.
Top tracks — play these first
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City of Destruction — This track sets the thematic foundation for the album, presenting a rich tableau that introduces listeners to the protagonist's journey with vivid imagery and compelling music.
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The Ways of a Fool — Combining poignant lyrics with dynamic instrumentation, this track encapsulates the internal conflict faced by the protagonist as they navigate their choices and consequences.
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Freedom Song — This song serves as an emotional climax within the narrative, beautifully juxtaposing themes of liberation against the backdrop of personal struggle, resonating deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious narrative and intricate compositions create a rewarding experience for progressive rock fans.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous narrative structure, with tracks flowing seamlessly into one another to create a cohesive story.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
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.
Disc 1
- 1 Long Day 1:42
- 2 Overture 5:51
- 3 The Dream 2:27
- 4 City of Destruction 5:10
- 5 We Have Got to Go 2:29
- 6 Makes No Sense 4:09
- 7 Draw the Line 4:06
- 8 The Slough 3:02
- 9 Back to the City 4:18
- 10 The Ways of a Fool 6:48
- 11 So Far Gone 5:20
- 12 Breath of Angels 6:31
Disc 2
- 1 Slave to Your Mind 6:26
- 2 Shortcut to Salvation 4:36
- 3 The Man in the Iron Cage 5:15
- 4 The Road Called Home 3:23
- 5 Sloth 5:47
- 6 Freedom Song 3:58
- 7 I'm Running 3:44
- 8 The Mask 4:28
- 9 Confrontation 3:59
- 10 The Battle 2:57
- 11 Broken Sky / Long Day (reprise) 9:58
Disc 3
- 1 The Making of a Dream
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