3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kevin and Jim in Fine Form!, Jun 6 2006
By Robert R. Kolinsky "Sundowner" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Free (Ltd.Ed) (Audio CD)
I intentionally waited for O.S.I.'s Free (Special Edition) album to be released befor purchasing, or even listening for that matter. Based upon their first album, I felt this follow up album is right on par with their sonic excellence! If you read the reviews posted on O.S.I. Free US release, you will see that I am not alone in this critique. I have to agree, however, that this release tends to be more oriented towards Kevin Moore's work. I guess you could sum it up as sounding like a supercharged Chroma Key, but I hate to attach a label to something in this way. Instead, I will say that O.S.I. are in fine form in this latest offering.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Strong 2nd Effort!, Sep 12 2007
By Kort "Art, Music, Book & Movie Enthusiast" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Free (Audio CD)
I finally broke down and purchased the second outing from the supergroup OSI.
Am I ever glad I did.
I love the first album and listen to it quite often even after owning it for a few years. The mixed reviews of the 2nd album made me hesitate but I see I had no need to worry. True, the previous album is overall more of a classic, but here we have OSI gaining a focus and making some darn fine modern prog rock.
I miss Steve Wilson's contribution, but am a happy camper after a few spins of the disc. Oh, and be sure to get this bonus disc version -- you'll be glad you sprung for the extra tracks.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Please release this 2 disc version in the USA inside Out!!, May 11 2006
By K. Orrson "katwomansz" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Free (Ltd.Ed) (Audio CD)
I love your entire catalog of prog artists and try to get all those special 2 CD editions.
Yes the 1 disc version is supper as was the original version of their first
Office of Strategic Influence which also had a German 2 disc version.
Only the Japanese edition is available on Amazon. But look for used copies if available.
and if you can't afford the 2 disc version...just go for the one CD...but you'll want more I think!
I love Kevin Moore's work with other side project Chroma Key,
and Mike Portnoy....need I say more???