a super group w/out the ego-clash
superb musicianship..if you enjoy Dream Theater and/or King's X, the this will not disappoint!
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Overlooked
If nothing else, try Blue Plate Special. A very good album, their other album is as good if not better.
Superb if little known album
Platypus was a side project (or if you like "supergroup") involving members of King's X, Dream Theater and the Dixie Dregs. (If you like any of the above you'll like this album). The band later became the Jelly Jam (same band minus Derek Sherinian, also *very good*). This first album is quite varied, but I find myself coming back to it often - outstanding musicianship (Ty Tabor on guitar and Derek Sherinian on keyboards stand out)and strong compositions, about half of them instrumental. It's one of the very best albums no-one's heard of and has become one of my all-time favorites. The opening track I find a bit predictable, the others I still like after a lot of listens. I think this is one of the best albums on this site.
