THE NEAL MORSE BAND – L.I.F.T. – 2LP – Black Vinyl [FEB 27]

2LP – Standard Edition Black Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve.

For over a decade, NMB has stood as one of progressive rocks most enduring and unified collectives. With L.I.F.T., their latest studio album and first since 2021s Innocence & Danger, Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Eric Gillette, Bill Hubauer, and Randy George return with a work that embodies both reflection and inspiration. Written and recorded under time constraints, during a period of major transition, L.I.F.T. captures the bands creative chemistry at its most instinctive and inspired. Conceptually, L.I.F.T. continues NMBs tradition of spiritually themed storytelling, combining emotional depth with the bands trademark progressive rock grandeur. I would say its a spiritual heros journey, Morse explains. Throughout L.I.F.T., NMB sounds both revitalised and unified. The interplay between each member and the vibrance in the songs brings a renewed sense of balance and excitement.

When everyones on the same page and digging it, things move fast, Morse says. Between the work of everybody, including Rich, I think we really got there. I think we have something very special here.

L.I.F.T. will be available as a Limited 2CD Digipak (feat. bonus disc of instrumentals), Standard CD Jewelcase, Gatefold 2LP & as Digital Album.

Tracklist:

1. Beginning
2. Fully Alive
3. I Still Belong
4. Gravity’s Grip
5. Hurt People
6. The Great Withdrawal
7. Contemplation
8. Shame About My Shame
9. Reaching
10. Carry You Again
11. Shattered Barricade
12. Fully Alive, Pt. 2
13. Love All Along

Line-Up:
Neal Morse (vocals, keyboards, guitar)
Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals)
Randy George (bass)
Bill Hubauer (organ, piano, synths, vocals)
Eric Gillette (lead & rhythm guitar, vocals)