TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Available Now!!!

KirksNoseHair

 But maybe they are shipping them alphabetically by last name or something and if that's the case, with a last name that starts with T I may have a few more days to go.

If that's true, I got mine Friday, and my name begins with P. So it should be sooner than that.



Anyways, I think I love the packaging just as much as the content. If they re-released the first two like this, I'd buy 'em both immediately. 

The last email I received from Radiant was back ages ago confirming that I had actually paid.

Hopefully it comes this week.

Still waiting for mine from Radiant. Hopefully today...

Ditto...

Same here...

At last! I lucked out and got my copy. Whoo. It looks really pretty, and so far it's sounding fantastic.

just ordered mine from  lasercd.com

Got it today!

Love the orchestration part on track 6...

emtee

I just feel of all 3 TA albums this one sounds most like a NM album with special guests.
 
Not sure where it will land against the other TA albums.

 
First of all, I love it.  Secondly, I'm totally on board with everything you said - it feels very 'Neal'.  I feel pretty comfortable in calling this one already: it's gonna rank third for me, but that doesn't mean it's not a strong disc.  Oh, and Roine should sing a lot more, too; I suppose a lot of folks would think he's a crappy singer, but I love the sound of his voice.

Nothing today...blast!

^Yeah I absolutely love his voice too. The parts he sings are fantastic.

I felt this one was a lot more Stolt-heavy than any of them so far. Maybe I'm just strange. It ends very typically Morse, but much of the flavor throughout is not anything Neal tends to touch on.

First impression...what a great album!!!... love it!
Bought the limited edition just a few hours ago. Gonna watch the DVD now.


Ahhh all those sweet goodies!... Thanks TA

Salmacis


The last few minutes of "Is It Really Happening" is perhaps the best thing Transatlantic has ever recorded!

 
EASILY the best part of the album. OMG, I was just floored by the last 4 minutes of Is It Really Happening
 
I took the day off and was able to snag an "early" release from my local shop
 
The album is very good (still on disc one - last song). I'm sure more of it will move me upon further listens, but for now, those last 4 minutes of Is It Really happening is friggin' incredible!

BTW... I just love that photograph of the band on the DVD inlay.... hahahaha Most funniest pic of Transatlantic ever!!!!

Whoever came up with that idea?

I didn't get anything today either

I was a bit disappointed that the lyrics for the bonus tracks were not in the booklet

Spinning is such a great song.

After three listens to both cds, I think CD2 sounds more Transatlantic-ish than the first one (about 3/4 of title track feels TAish but the last 1/4 feels very Neal Morse imo).

Sparky

Oh, and Roine should sing a lot more, too; I suppose a lot of folks would think he's a crappy singer, but I love the sound of his voice.

I too would love to have move vocals from Roine!!

Is the deluxe edition still available?

Was out of town all weekend, so despite receiving the album on friday, i'm on my very first listen today.  I'm on "A Man Can Feel" and it's finally starting to kick in and sound like Transatlantic.  I agree that at least the intro and first few songs sound much like a NM solo album, but maybe i'll shake that perception after a few listens.  I also agree that Roine's vocals are great.  He's probably my favorite prog vocalist, despite not having an over-the-top kind of voice. 

Scratch my previous post! My copy did indeed arrive today. I love the packaging!

Bah, mine isn't here yet. Has anyone in Canada gotten their copy yet?

No.

I got my copy today.  I need a few listens before I can comment on it, but I LOVE the packaging.

Lloyd2112


Bah, mine isn't here yet. Has anyone in Canada gotten their copy yet?

Not yet no.

van Furlay

mkaroly


Got mine today- amazing album. I agree with someone who posted about Pete's bass lines- they are exceptional. This album sounds very mature and smooth and definitely has a flow to it. Excellent job all around. Definitely some Yes and Floyd influence in this.

The documentary is fun too. Hopefully everyone else gets it and can enjoy it.

       

Are you kidding me???!!!

Can someone here please confirm this...
What kind of Yes-ish vibe?

I don't think that should be surprising... I mean, you name one progressive rock band that isn't influenced by Yes or Floyd. ;)]

Mine came today, already on Pt III, loving it!

Well I hope the Canadian Post Office system does it's job and it will arrive to me tommorrrow. I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR THIS!!!!
 
TOMMORROW is gonna be A Day To Remember!!

dkepner


Still waiting for mine from Radiant. Hopefully today...

Received today!!!

First impression: REALLY great album. I don't think it exceeds the perfection that is Bridge Across Forever but it's up there (And for reference, Bridge Across Forever is probably my favorite album of all time) As with all things transatlantic, you need to give it time to sink in and dig into all the stuff in the sound, so I'm going to have to give it a few more listens.

As it is, I think it's going to end up being my number 1 album of the year.

DEFINITELY worth the loooong wait.

Cancelled my order from Amazon and ordered from InsideOut today. They're already shipping it, and Amazon will only ship it next Monday.

I forgot to add to my post that I've been sick with the flu for the last couple days and after listening to this album I'm feeling a heck of a lot better.

Coincidence? I think not. Transatlantic cures the Flu.

I received my copy in the mail today, and listened through once thus far.  I find it an enjoyable listen.

IS IT REALLY HAPPENING? 

Holy crap!  This song totally just kicked my ass hard!  First time in a long time a song just completely took my breath away.

I've listened to both discs 2-3 times and I really like it.  Worth the wait.
 
Glad they decided to do this. 

goo-goo


I was a bit disappointed that the lyrics for the bonus tracks were not in the booklet

Spinning is such a great song.

After three listens to both cds, I think CD2 sounds more Transatlantic-ish than the first one (about 3/4 of title track feels TAish but the last 1/4 feels very Neal Morse imo).

As it happens, 1/4 of TransAtlantic is Neal Morse.

I got mine Friday and have spun it approximately 7 times now (car, work, bed, mowing, etc.).  In general, I agree with all the comments above.  To summarize:

1) Pete's bass playing is f'ing amazing
2) Mike's drums sound super fat and he's wound up tight on this one!
3) Lots of new sounds, Yes-ish, Crimson-ish in places, Floyd-ish, but still Transatlantic

I would add that I believe this is the best I've ever heard ALL of the vocalists.  I've never heard Neal sing better, especially when he hits that falsetto.  Mike's vocals are TEN times better than the older albums, and I think they stand on their own with no criticism whatsoever.  (I happen to always like Mike's vocals, but I'm weird).  Roine is his same old great singer, but his emotion really comes through.  And Pete!  Wow, Pete's vocals are super!  Doesn't sound like he's straining, really just comes through on top.

So I'll drop the other shoe...I agree that this feels like a Neal Morse solo album.  The reason is, all the God references.  I understand he had a profound experience and wanted to change his life to pursue his new goals, but if he wanted to sign on for another Transatlantic album I think he should have left that stuff at the door.  I think the reason the first two albums worked so well is that the lyrics were unassuming, unpretentious, and possibly spiritual but vague enough to leave hope and doubt alive in the listener.  When I listen to The Whirlwind, at times I feel like there's no more wonder; I'm getting "the way it is" from a preacher instead of "what if...?" from someone who still sees magic in the world.

Strange, I would have expected Rose Colored Glasses to be more overtly religious than some of the rest of the lyrics, but it isn't, and I find it one of the most powerful songs on the album.

I don't mean to sound down about it at all or bum anybody out.  I guess I was stupidly hoping to replace my favorite album of all time (Bridge Across Forever) or my favorite song of all time (Stranger In Your Soul) with something new from my favorite band of all time.  I should have known nothing could take their places!  And that's a good thing.

The Whirlwind will probably spin its way into #2 for me, but those tracks about God are still going to make me skip back to My New World or Mystery Train instead.

Mike

GilliamsBrazil


GOT MINE TODAY!!! Did anyone else who ordered with So Many Roads only get The Whirlwind?  I know the SMR release date isn't till next month, but I recall Radiant said it would be sent out early if ordered in the bundle.

Got my copy today, too late in the day to hear it (my wife didn't tell me she hid the package in the basement!)  I also ordered mine with the So Many Roads CD and did not receive it.  I guess they couldn't live up to their promise of getting it early.  I'm OK with that, as long as they send it out at some point.

So I'll drop the other shoe...I agree that this feels like a Neal Morse solo album. The reason is, all the God references. I understand he had a profound experience and wanted to change his life to pursue his new goals, but if he wanted to sign on for another Transatlantic album I think he should have left that stuff at the door. I think the reason the first two albums worked so well is that the lyrics were unassuming, unpretentious, and possibly spiritual but vague enough to leave hope and doubt alive in the listener. When I listen to The Whirlwind, at times I feel like there's no more wonder; I'm getting "the way it is" from a preacher instead of "what if...?" from someone who still sees magic in the world.

I too, noticed the change in lyrics from Neal, but I wasn't bothered by it. He didn't come off as overly preachy to me and while I do prefer the "spiritual, not religious" approach that the previous albums had going for them, I don't think this went as far as some of Neals solo albums in the other direction