''One'' is a
Christian progressive rock
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concept album by
multi-instrumentalist
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Neal Morse
Neal Morse (born August 2, 1960) is an American singer, musician and composer based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1992, he formed the progressive rock band Spock's Beard with his brother Alan and released an album which was moderately successful. ...
and his fourth studio album. Released in
2004, this was released as both a single-CD album and a special edition double-CD with deleted tracks and cover songs. The album is based on the
Parable of the Prodigal Son.
The band is Neal,
Mike Portnoy
Michael Stephen Portnoy (born April 20, 1967) is an American musician who is primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. In September 2010, Portnoy announced his departure ...
(
Dream Theater), and Randy George (Ajalon) with guest
Phil Keaggy.
Track listing
Credits adapted from CD booklet.
Restored track list
This is the track list as described by Neal Morse with bonus tracks in their original place.
Critical reception
In 2018, ''One'' was ranked number 3 all time in the
Neal Morse
Neal Morse (born August 2, 1960) is an American singer, musician and composer based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1992, he formed the progressive rock band Spock's Beard with his brother Alan and released an album which was moderately successful. ...
discography behind ''
Sola Scriptura
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'' and ''
The Similitude of a Dream''.
Personnel
*
Neal Morse
Neal Morse (born August 2, 1960) is an American singer, musician and composer based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1992, he formed the progressive rock band Spock's Beard with his brother Alan and released an album which was moderately successful. ...
–
lead vocals,
Keyboards
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Music
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,
Guitars
*
Mike Portnoy
Michael Stephen Portnoy (born April 20, 1967) is an American musician who is primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. In September 2010, Portnoy announced his departure ...
–
drums
*Randy George –
bass guitar
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Technical personnel
* Rich Mouser - mixing
Additional musicians and special guests
*
Phil Keaggy – Electric guitar solo in "The Creation" at 8:25, Acoustic guitar solo in "The Man's Gone (Reprise)", 2nd Lead Vocals on Cradle to the Grave.
*
Chris Carmichael – Violin, Viola, and Background Vocals
* Gene Miller – Additional Vocals
* Rick Altizer – Additional Vocals
* Michael Thurman – French Horn
* Rachel Rigdon – Violin
* Hannah Vanderpool – Cello
* Dave Jacques – String Bass
* Jim Hoke – Saxophone
* Neil Rosengarden – Trumpet
* Bill Huber – Trombone
* Glenn Caruba – Percussion
* Aaron Marshall – Background Vocals
* Missy Hale – Background Vocals
Release details
*2004, UK, Inside Out Music/Spv ?, Release Date 8 November 2004, CD
*2004, UK, Inside Out Music/Spv 6-93723-01182-0, Release Date 8 November 2004, CD (Special Edition 2-CD set)
*2004, USA, Radiant Records/Metal Blade ?, Release Date 2 November 2004, CD
References
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Neal Morse albums
2004 albums
Concept albums