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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name = One
| name = One
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| alt =
| alt =
| released = November 2, 2004
| released = November 2, 2004
| recorded = The Morse House, [[Nashville, Tennessee]] 2004
| recorded = 2004
| studio = The Morse House, [[Nashville, Tennessee]]
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Progressive rock]]
| genre = [[Progressive rock]]
| length = 79:55<br />39:14 (Bonus disc)
| length = 79:55
| label = [[Metal Blade]]<br>Radiant Records
| label = [[Metal Blade]]<br>Radiant Records
| producer = Bill Evans and Neal Morse
| producer = Bill Evans and Neal Morse
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{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = Tollbooth
| rev1 = Tollbooth
| rev1Score = (Extremely positive)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.tollbooth.org/2004/reviews/nmorse1.html |title=A Review of The Phantom Tollbooth |first= |last= |work=tollbooth.org |year=2007 |accessdate=22 August 2011}}</ref>
| rev1Score = (Extremely positive)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.tollbooth.org/2004/reviews/nmorse1.html |title=A Review of The Phantom Tollbooth |work=tollbooth.org |year=2007 |access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>
|noprose=yes
|noprose=yes
| rev2 = [[Allmusic]]
| rev2 = [[Allmusic]]
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'''''One''''' is a [[Christian rock|Christian]] [[progressive rock]] [[concept album]] by [[multi-instrumentalist]] [[Neal Morse]] and his fourth studio album. Released in [[2004 in music|2004]], this was released as both a single-CD album and a special edition double-CD with deleted tracks and cover songs.
'''''One''''' is a [[Christian rock|Christian]] [[progressive rock]] [[concept album]] by [[multi-instrumentalist]] [[Neal Morse]] and his fourth studio album. Released in [[2004 in music|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, [[Mike Portnoy]] (ex-[[Dream Theater]]), and Randy George (Ajalon) with guest [[Phil Keaggy]].
The band is Neal, [[Mike Portnoy]] ([[Dream Theater]]), and Randy George (Ajalon) with guest [[Phil Keaggy]].


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
Credits adapted from CD booklet.

===Regular release===
{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| headline =
| headline = Regular Release
⚫
| extra_column = Lyrics
| total_length = 79:52
| total_length = 79:52
| all_writing = [[Neal Morse]], except where noted
⚫
| extra_column = Parts
| title1 = The Creation"<br><small>I. "One Mind"<br>II. "In a Perfect Light"<br>III. "Where Are You?"<br>IV. "Reaching from the Heart</small>
| all_writing =
⚫
| writer1 = {{hlist|[[Randy George]]|Neal Morse|[[Mike Portnoy]]}}
| writing_credits =
| title1 = The Creation
| extra1 = {{hlist|George|Morse}}
⚫
| writer1 = Randy George, Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy
| extra1 = * I. "One Mind"
* II. "In a Perfect Light"
* III. "Where Are You?"
* IV. "Reaching From the Heart"
| length1 = 18:23
| length1 = 18:23
| title2 = The Man's Gone
| title2 = The Man's Gone
| writer2 = Neal Morse
| writer2 =
| extra2 =
| length2 = 2:51
| length2 = 2:51
| title3 = Author of Confusion
| title3 = Author of Confusion
| writer3 = Randy George, Neal Morse
| writer3 =
| extra3 =
| extra3 = {{hlist|George|Morse}}
| length3 = 9:31
| length3 = 9:31
| title4 = The Separated Man
| title4 = The Separated Man<br><small>I. "I'm in a Cage"<br>II. "I Am the Man"<br>III. "The Man's Gone ([[Reprise]])"<br>IV. "Something Within Me Remembers</small>
| writer4 = Neal Morse
| writer4 =
| extra4 = * I. "I'm in a Cage"
* II. "I Am the Man"
* III. "The Man's Gone ([[Reprise]])"
* IV. "Something Within Me Remembers"
| length4 = 17:59
| length4 = 17:59
| title5 = Cradle to the Grave
| title5 = Cradle to the Grave
| writer5 = Randy George, Neal Morse
| writer5 =
| extra5 =
| extra5 = {{hlist|George|Morse}}
| length5 = 4:56
| length5 = 4:56
| title6 = Help Me/The Spirit and the Flesh
| title6 = Help Me/The Spirit and the Flesh
| writer6 = Randy George, Neal Morse
| writer6 =
| extra6 =
| extra6 = {{hlist|George|Morse}}
| length6 = 11:14
| length6 = 11:14
| title7 = Father of Forgiveness
| title7 = Father of Forgiveness
| writer7 = Neal Morse
| writer7 =
⚫
| extra7 =
| length7 = 5:47
| length7 = 5:47
| title8 = Reunion
| title8 = Reunion<br><small>I. "No Separation"<br>II. "Grand Finale"<br>III. "Make Us One</small>
| writer8 = Randy George, Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy
| writer8 = {{hlist|George|Morse|Portnoy}}
| extra8 = * I. "No Separation"
| extra8 = {{hlist|George|Morse}}
* II. "Grand Finale"
* III. "Make Us One"
| length8 = 9:11
| length8 = 9:11
}}
}}


===Bonus CD (special edition)===
{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| headline =
| headline = Special Edition Bonus CD
| extra_column = Lyrics
| total_length = 39:14
| total_length = 39:14
| all_writing =
| writing_credits =
| title1 = Back to the Garden
| title1 = Back to the Garden
| writer1 =
| writer1 =
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| writer2 =
| writer2 =
| length2 = 3:29
| length2 = 3:29
| title3 = Cradle to the Grave (Neal's vocal)
| title3 = Cradle to the Grave (Neal's Vocal)
| writer3 =
| writer3 =
| extra3 = {{hlist|George|Morse}}
| length3 = 4:55
| length3 = 4:55
| title4 = King Jesus
| title4 = King Jesus
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| title5 = [[What Is Life|What Is Life?]]
| title5 = [[What Is Life|What Is Life?]]
| note5 = [[George Harrison]]
| note5 = [[George Harrison]]
| writer5 =
| writer5 = {{hlist|George Harrison}}
| extra5 = {{hlist|George Harrison}}
| length5 = 4:28
| length5 = 4:28
| title6 = [[Where the Streets Have No Name]]
| title6 = [[Where the Streets Have No Name]]
| note6 = [[U2]]
| note6 = [[U2]]
| writer6 = {{hlist|[[Adam Clayton]]|[[The Edge|David Evans]]|[[Paul Hewson]]|[[Larry Mullen Jr.]]}}
| writer6 =
| extra6 = {{hlist|Paul Hewson}}
| length6 = 5:46
| length6 = 5:46
| title7 = [[Day After Day (Badfinger song)|Day After Day]]
| title7 = [[Day After Day (Badfinger song)|Day After Day]]
| note7 = [[Badfinger]]
| note7 = [[Badfinger]]
| writer7 =
| writer7 = {{hlist|[[Pete Ham]]}}
⚫
| extra7 = {{hlist|Pete Ham}}
| length7 = 3:25
| length7 = 3:25
| title8 = Chris Carmichael's Aria
| title8 = Chris Carmichael's Aria
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| title9 = [[I'm Free (The Who song)|I'm Free]]/[[Sparks (The Who song)|Sparks]]
| title9 = [[I'm Free (The Who song)|I'm Free]]/[[Sparks (The Who song)|Sparks]]
| note9 = [[The Who]]
| note9 = [[The Who]]
| writer9 =
| writer9 = {{hlist|[[Pete Townshend]]}}
| extra9 = {{hlist|Pete Townshend}}
| length9 = 6:36
| length9 = 6:36
}}
}}
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{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| headline =
| headline =
| total_length =88:02
| total_length = 88:02
| all_writing =
| all_writing =
| writing_credits =
| title1 = The Creation
| title1 = The Creation
| writer1 =
| writer1 =
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| length10 = 9:11
| length10 = 9:11
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==Critical reception==
In 2018, ''One'' was ranked number 3 all time in the [[Neal Morse]] discography behind ''[[Sola_Scriptura_(album)|Sola Scriptura]]'' and ''[[The Similitude of a Dream]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Prog Report Ranking – Neal Morse Albums |url=https://progreport.com/prog-report-ranking-neal-morse-albums/2/ |access-date=8 April 2022}}</ref>


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
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*[[Mike Portnoy]]&nbsp;– [[Drum kit|drums]]
*[[Mike Portnoy]]&nbsp;– [[Drum kit|drums]]
*Randy George&nbsp;– [[bass guitar]]
*Randy George&nbsp;– [[bass guitar]]

'''Technical personnel'''
* Rich Mouser - mixing


===Additional musicians and special guests===
===Additional musicians and special guests===
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[[Category:Neal Morse albums]]
[[Category:Neal Morse albums]]
[[Category:2004 albums]]
[[Category:2004 albums]]
[[Category:Concept albums]]
[[Category:2000s concept albums]]

Latest revision as of 03:52, 21 July 2024

One
Studio album by
Neal Morse
ReleasedNovember 2, 2004
Recorded2004
StudioThe Morse House, Nashville, Tennessee
GenreProgressive rock
Length79:55
LabelMetal Blade
Radiant Records
ProducerBill Evans and Neal Morse
Neal Morse chronology
Testimony Live (DVD)
(2004) 		One
(2004) 		God Won't Give Up
(2005)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Tollbooth(Extremely positive)[1]
Allmusic[2]

One is a Christian progressive rock concept album by multi-instrumentalist Neal Morse 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, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), and Randy George (Ajalon) with guest Phil Keaggy.

Track listing

[edit]

Credits adapted from CD booklet.

All tracks are written by Neal Morse, except where noted

Regular Release
No.TitleWriter(s)LyricsLength
1."The Creation"
I. "One Mind"
II. "In a Perfect Light"
III. "Where Are You?"
IV. "Reaching from the Heart"
  • George
  • Morse
18:23
2."The Man's Gone"  2:51
3."Author of Confusion" 
  • George
  • Morse
9:31
4."The Separated Man
I. "I'm in a Cage"
II. "I Am the Man"
III. "The Man's Gone (Reprise)"
IV. "Something Within Me Remembers"		  17:59
5."Cradle to the Grave" 
  • George
  • Morse
4:56
6."Help Me/The Spirit and the Flesh" 
  • George
  • Morse
11:14
7."Father of Forgiveness"  5:47
8."Reunion
I. "No Separation"
II. "Grand Finale"
III. "Make Us One"
  • George
  • Morse
  • Portnoy
  • George
  • Morse
9:11
Total length:79:52
Special Edition Bonus CD
No.TitleWriter(s)LyricsLength
1."Back to the Garden"  4:26
2."Nothing to Believe"  3:29
3."Cradle to the Grave (Neal's Vocal)" 
  • George
  • Morse
4:55
4."King Jesus"  4:48
5."What Is Life?" (George Harrison)
  • George Harrison
  • George Harrison
4:28
6."Where the Streets Have No Name" (U2)
  • Paul Hewson
5:46
7."Day After Day" (Badfinger)
  • Pete Ham
3:25
8."Chris Carmichael's Aria"  1:07
9."I'm Free/Sparks" (The Who)
  • Pete Townshend
6:36
Total length:39:14

Restored track list

[edit]

This is the track list as described by Neal Morse with bonus tracks in their original place.[3]

No.TitleLength
1."The Creation"18:22
2."The Man's Gone"2:50
3."Nothing to Believe"3:29
4."Author of Confusion"9:30
5."The Separated Man"17:58
6."Cradle to the Grave"4:55
7."Help Me/The Spirit and the Flesh"11:13
8."King Jesus"4:48
9."Father of Forgiveness"5:46
10."Reunion"9:11
Total length:88:02

Critical reception

[edit]

In 2018, One was ranked number 3 all time in the Neal Morse discography behind Sola Scriptura and The Similitude of a Dream.[4]

Personnel

[edit]

Technical personnel

  • Rich Mouser - mixing

Additional musicians and special guests

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "A Review of The Phantom Tollbooth". tollbooth.org. 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  2. ^ "One - Neal Morse". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
  3. ^ "Neal Morse 2004: One Under Construction", Inner Circle DVD July 2012, Radiant Records
  4. ^ "Prog Report Ranking – Neal Morse Albums". Retrieved 8 April 2022.
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