Chris Squire & Billy Sherwood - Conspiracy (CD)

This CD contains superb musicianship and songwriting, but you have to listen to it a couple of times to "get it". A bit like Trevor Rabin-era Yes, this collection boasts the same angelic multi-layered vocals and excellent musical virtuosity that one always expects from Chris Squire, Billy Sherwood, and Alan White. "Violet Purple Rose" is a masterpiece which features guitar work by Steve Stevens, who manages to preserve his own unique style while still reminding the listener of both Steve Howe and Trevor Rabin at the same time. Throughout this CD, Chris sounds great on lead vocals, and so does Billy. One thing that may put some listeners off is the over-abundance of songs with slow--occasionally lethargic--tempos. Nevertheless, this is a minor complaint since tunes like "Lonesome Trail", "Days of Wonder", and "You're the Reason" all rival many of Yes' shorter songs.
By the way, if you like this CD, check out Conspiracy's second CD , Circa'c first CD and World Trade's "Euphoria". All of these feature most of the same musicians found on "Conspiracy".