SPOCK'S BEARD
THE OBLIVION PARTICLE (CLEAR/BLACK VINYL)

Spock's Beard, an American progressive rock band formed in Los Angeles, plays a brand of progressive rock with pop music leanings, drawing much influence from Yes, Genesis and Gentle Giant. The band is known for their intricate, multi-part vocal harmonies and use of counterpoint vocals. The band was formed in 1992 by brothers Neal (lead vocals, keyboards) and Alan Morse (vocals, guitars), John Ballard (bass) and Nick D'Virgilio (drums).‘Throughout the album you can hear how this group of musicians can read and write together and you can hear their inspiration and energy splashing everywhere (as can be heard very well in 'A Better Way To Fly'). It is then funny to note that the departure of Neal Morse after the album 'Snow' has ultimately helped the band further forward than if he had stayed. The Beard is back from never being gone. great album!’ (Arrow Lords Of Metal 94/100)