At last - a creative whirlwind is back!

Good eight years had the fan base of Transatlantic waiting for a successor to Bridge Across Forever - and to make it short, the wait was worth it!
In particular, those like me, has the special edition of the album will have to find that TA does not simply continue just where they left off in 2001, but have evolved significantly over the years. From a side-project a real band has become, which makes also a composer always noticeable noticeable because even Trewawas contributes increasingly to Morse & Stolt and thus the bandwidth of what is possible to significantly increase.
Also noteworthy is the Rhythm Section: What place Portnoy & Trewawas the day is here and there just brilliant!

For music;
CD 1 basically consists of a, just 78 min. Long track, which is indeed divided into 12 tracks, are performed repeatedly by Theme repeats the common thread that not only seamlessly into each other, but. Compared to the 2 predecessors can be heard clear influences from jazz-rock (eg "On The Prowl"), but also of hard rock (as in "Lay Down Your Life"), in short, the spectrum is wider. All titles together form what TA have made before about 10 years to the prog surprise. Noticeably influenced by 60s / 70s prog and influences without sounding dated or endless copying old themes.
CD 2 includes next 4 own titles the almost obligatory cover songs. As with BAF These are times again a few more,
The own title,
"Spinning", the only one was written by all, is a poppy song, quite nice, but not outstanding.
"Lenny Johnson", written by Stolt to TA issued unmistakable in the footsteps of John Lennon - okay.
"For Such A Time" by Morse and Trewawas, a ballad as they've been listening in on some kind of Morse solos, rushes past first and sneaks only delayed ear, quite dispensable.
"Lending A Hand", written by Trewawas and also sang a slightly bluesy and almost 9 minute ballad with all sorts of gimmicks.

"The Return Of The Giant Hogweed" (Genesis), okay, where I still equal the original lie?
"A Salty Dog" (Procol Harum - with Portnoy on Micro), a highlight
"I Need You" (a medley of the songs of America (!!!) and the Beatles), and
"Soul Sacrifice" by Santana, not my style, is fun.
To make a long story short, all work 4 Cover, but especially "Salty Dog" is a highlight, "I Need You" is always interesting.

Conclusion; Who can, the special edition should increase, it is worth it! But otherwise, the wait was worth, the TW is characterized by its complexity, which spreads along not only on the styles but especially by coming to fruition that Morse, Stolt, Portnoy & Trewawas pushing each other in seemingly unexpected creative levels , - One alone is good, together they are brilliant.
I am thrilled and hope forward to this time have the opportunity also to see them live, in this regard I take Mr. Stoldt Just looking at his word!

Marginal note; Who the packaging look at exactly will probably, as I can state that there is "All Songs puplished by TransAtlantic 2000 ', guess it involves a typo, because in the photos is no doubt recognize that the men some aged over the years are ...