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Flying Colors

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The prog-rock supergroup returns with gusto!

Flying Colors comprises Steve Morse, Neal Morse (no, they’re not related), Mike Portnoy, Dave LaRue and Casey McPherson and their third album features nine melodic power songs with plenty of spots for Steve’s riffing and soloing to take up its spot centre stage.

There’s a Chris Cornell/Jeff Buckley quality to Casey’s vocals, especially on opening rocker, The Loss Inside, blending well with Mike and Neal. First single, , is a strong groover with

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