''One'' is a Christian

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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,

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( 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

discography behind ''

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'' and '' The Similitude of a Dream''.

Personnel

– lead vocals,

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, Guitars *

– drums *Randy George –

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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

{{Authority control Neal Morse albums 2004 albums Concept albums