[Rick and Roll]

Really swamped this week, so not much posting....just the facts -

I'll be playing the entire latest release from Magenta, "Home". I like "Seven" better, but there's some great moments on here. It's a two-disc set - first disc is 67 minutes and the second disc is 40 minutes.

In between, I'll play the 2005 release by Moon Safari, "A Doorway To Summer". Produced by Tomas Bodin, it's smooth and relaxing. Clocks in at 60 mintues.

The particulars:

Magenta - Disc 1 - Home (2006)

This Life
Hurt
Moving In
My Home Town (Far Away)
Brave New Land
The Journey
Tower of Hope
Demons
Morning Sunlight
Joe
The Dream
The Visionary
Journey's End
The Traveller's Lament
Home

Shorter songs, more theme oriented. A change of pace for the band. "Joe" is longer, and a classic.

Moon Safari - A Doorway To Summer (2005)

Doorway
Dance Across The Ocean
A Sun of Your Own
We Spin The World
Beyond the Door

Long songs ("Spin" clocks in at 25 minutes), it can get slow at times. But it's a pleasant listen.
they will be at Rosfest next year.

Magenta - Disc 2 - New York Suite (2006)

Arrival
Home From Home
White Lies
Truth
This Life (Reprise)

Now this disc is vintage Magenta...Yes and Genesis ripoffs, longer, vibrant and brilliant songs. A treat in the style of "Seven" or "Revolutions". Check out the guitar lead on "Truth". It's a Gilmour clone from "Dogs". That guitar lead should have been retired - no one should be allowed to play it. But that's why I love Magenta...they CARE.