The first three tracks of this CD are a seamless progressive rock epic called Atlantis. The song is about 17 minutes long, and it achieves the perfect balance between technical prowess and melodic groove. This song alone is well worth the price of the album, and it is one of the best tracks I've heard in the genre. No exaggeration. However, it's all downhill the rest of the way. After the Atlantis epic you're left with nothing but pedestrian fusion. That's why I give it 4 stars. If the rest of the CD was as good as the first track, I'd be listening to it right now.