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Album: Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep (2013)
Genre: Prog Rock (Symphonic/Crossover)  /  USA

The new studio album also marks the recording debut of long-time drummer Jimmy Keegan, and vocalist / guitarist Ted Leonard (ENCHANT, THOUGHT CHAMBER). It also sees the return of one familiar name to the song-writing credits, that of Neal Morse who has co-written two tracks after having left the band in 2002. Of the collaboration, bass-player Dave Meros says: "Al and Neal are brothers, of course, and keep in regular contact with each other. What happened was that Al spoke to Neal and told him he was working on some ideas. Neal said he'd love to help, so Al went down to Nashville, where his brother's now living, and they collaborated on the songs." Co-produced by Al Morse, Rich Mouser and John Boegehold, Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep is described by Meros as, "quirky, edgy, and reminding us a little bit of older times in the band, but also taking us further forward." (www.bravewords.com)

Songs / Tracks Listing
01.Hiding Out
02.I Know Your Secret
03.A Treasure Abandoned
04.Submerged
05.Afterthoughts
06.Something Very Strange
07.Waiting For Me
08.The Man You’re Afraid You Are
09.Down A Burning Road
10.Wish I Were Here
11.Something Very Strange (Sanctified Remix)
12.Postcards From Perdition

Line-up / Musicians
Alan Morse / Guitar & Vocals
Dave Meros / Bass, Bass Pedals, Keyboards & Vocals
Ryo Okumoto / Keyboards & Vocals
Ted Leonard / Lead Vocals & Guitar
Jimmy Keegan / Drums & Vocals

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