Introduction to discussion:
- T&S start by looking at download numbers, and find cause for some rejoicing.
- The Journey is here! T&S share their initial feelings from listening to the album, and bemoan the lack of a lyric sheet.
- Speakpipe from Kenny Henderson.
- Tom gets excited saying “the Journey”, sounding like a Scottish Shrek.
In A Broken Promise Land – song deep dive by Tom and Svein.
- Spoken intro by Mike and Bruce.
- Similarity with “Return To the Two-Headed King.”
- The drumming!
- Lyrical references to Stuart.
- A musical declaration – powerful, sparkling, let loose.
- Comments on album production.
- Mike’s lyrics, how he writes them, and how his approach is different to Stuart’s.
Speakpipe from Rob Eames.
The Journey – song deep dive by Svein and Tom.
- Spoken intro by Mike and Mark.
- A “mission statement” song.
- Uplifting both musically and lyrically – looking forward, not to the past.
- Bruce’s one vocal performance on the album.
- Musical connections to River of Hope, Harvest Home and/or Fields of Fire?
Speakpipe from Mark Cole.
After the Flood – song deep dive by Tom and Svein.
- Spoken intro by Derek and Bruce.
- The “Simple Minds” song on the album.
- Finally time to discuss Derek Forbes’ presence on the album.
- A fretless bass on a Big Country song!
- A newer song than most – no Tony credit, but it has a Derek one.
Speakpipe from CJ Wade.
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