This is definitely progressive rock as far as I’m concerned. It’s not the prog of the 1970s, though, but the modern variety. At times I hear things as diverse as Rush, alternative rock, Yes and King Crimson. If you are a prog purist, you should probably steer clear. If you have an adventurous side, though, give this a chance. There is plenty to like here.

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The song starts with a fast paced bit of weirdness that makes me think of Primus. From there it launches into more alternative rock based modern progressive rock, but that part returns here and there. This is high energy, unusual and strong.

Although it’s definitely modern, this is a lot closer to traditional prog. There are hints of Rush again, but other more traditional prog shows up, too. This cut has a lot of shifts and turns. It’s one of the strongest things on the disc. I love some of the keyboard sounds on this a lot. There is also some particularly noteworthy bass work on this, at times making me think of Chris Squire just a bit. There is a Yes-like jam later in the number, too. There is a spoken section at the end of the piece.