Dutch Progressive Rock artist Edward Reekers (formerly of Kayak) has released his first solo album in 15 years! “The Liberty Project” is out now via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group and features contributions from Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis), Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon), Damian Wilson (Threshold), John’ Jaycee’ Cuijpers (Praying Mantis), Koen Herfst (Vandenberg), Cindy Oudshoorn (Kayak) and more.
Is it a Rock Opera, a musical, or a concept album? It’s all three wrapped up in a double album extravaganza. So, what’s it all about? Imagine there had been a second Big Bang. Would that have altered our evolution or even created a parallel world? And if so, what would that world look like? Who would be its inhabitants?
These questions are all laid out over a grand total of 17 glorious tracks. And what immediately attracts attention is the diversity of the material. It ranges from ballads to heavy metal, pop songs, rock-orientated power tracks, genuine blues, and almost classical instrumentals. So, is it a Rock Opera? Yes. Is it a musical? Yes. Is it a concept album? Most definitely!
Watch the official lyric video of “The Disease” featuring John ‘Jaycee’ Cuijpers & Arjen Lucassen:
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Tracklist:
01. Out Of The Past…(Prologue) 02:05
02. The Present Day 04:09
03. Two Lifetimes (feat. Cindy Oudshoorn & Harry Sacksioni) 04:21
04. The Disease (feat. John ‘Jaycee’ Cuijpers & Ayreon) 05:08
05. Good Citizens (feat. Damian Wilson) 04:36
06. Liberty 05:34
07. Patients, Have Patience (feat. Cindy Oudshoorn) 04:32
08. The Break Up (feat. Cindy Oudshoorn) 05:28
09. Turn To Us, Learn From Us (feat. Mark Lennon) 05:05
10. The Clash Of Belief (feat. Steve Hackett) 06:34
11. Money (feat. Marcel Jonker) 06:09
12. We Live To Die 05:58
13. Remember The Fallen, Celebrate Life (feat. Joost van den Broek) 04:56
14. Onwards And Forwards 05:07
15. Never Again (feat. Damian Wilson) 02:58
16. As Good As Any Goal (feat. Cindy Oudshoorn) 05:14
17. …Into The Future (Epilogue) 03:21