I think this album will take multiple listens, but in a good way. I had it on yesterday doing stuff around the house, but I did get a nice head phone listen in last night. It reminded me of my first listen to Beyond The Bridge.
The thought I had while listening was this: To me, they are like a modern day Savatage. Now, you guys know that I am NOT a Savatage fan by any stretch. But one thing that I have always commended them for was their vision and their song writing. IMO, They just seemed to never fully execute, like they just didn't have the chops to pull it off.
Vanden Plas HAS the chops and they do a great job. I would like Gutter Ballet and Streets a LOT more if Vanden Plas rerecorded them.
Anyway, that was what I was thinking. In the coming year, I will definitely be getting the VP discog, though I probably have to wait until Easter to get started.
Has the lineup remained stable throughout their career? Have they always had this singer? He is excellent.