Comprising four absolute titans of technical musicianship— (Deep Purple, Dixie Dregs) on guitar, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Sons of Apollo) on drums, Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs) on bass, and Neal Morse (Spock’s Beard, Transatlantic) on keyboards and vocals—the band needed only one more ingredient. They found it in the pop-infused, soulful tenor of Casey McPherson (Alpha Rev, Endochine). The result is a body of work that bridges the gap between intricate odd-time signatures and three-minute radio hooks.
Owning the is akin to owning a master tape. It is the safety deposit box of progressive rock. Whether you are listening through Sennheiser HD 800s, a car’s 24-bit system, or just a pair of studio monitors, the difference is audible. Final Verdict If you are a casual listener, stream Second Nature on Spotify. But if you are a collector —someone who cares about dynamic range, bit-perfect audio, and the legacy of modern prog—hunt down the full EAC-FLAC discography. It is the only way to hear Steve Morse’s picking precision, Mike Portnoy’s kick drum articulation, and Neal Morse’s wall of keys exactly as the band heard them in the mastering suite. Flying Colors - Discography -2012-2020- -EAC-FLAC-
In the pantheon of modern progressive rock, supergroups often promise much but deliver little. They are frequently plagued by clashing egos, scheduling conflicts, and a final product that sounds exactly like what it is: a contractual obligation. Flying Colors is the glorious exception. Owning the is akin to owning a master tape
The period represents a complete arc. It tells the story of a band that started as a side project and became a family. With Steve Morse currently stepping back from touring to focus on his health (as announced in recent Deep Purple updates), these recordings have taken on historical weight. Final Verdict If you are a casual listener,
Flying Colors - Discography (2012-2020) [EAC-FLAC]/ | |--- 2012 - Flying Colors (Limited Edition - 2CD) | |--- CD1: Flying Colors - FLAC (Tracks 01-10) | |--- CD2: Live in Europe (Bonus) - FLAC | |--- flying_colors.log (EAC Log) | |--- artwork/ | |--- 2014 - Second Nature (Special Edition) | |--- FLAC (Tracks 01-08) | |--- Second Nature.cue (Cuesheet) | |--- DR14.txt (Dynamic Range Meter report) | |--- 2020 - Third Degree | |--- FLAC (Tracks 01-12) | |--- proof.jpg (CD scan for private trackers) Always open the .log file. Search for "No errors occurred" and "Copy OK" next to every track. If you see "Suspicious position" or "Timing error" , it is not a perfect rip. Why This Discography Matters in 2025 Streaming is convenient, but it is not archival. Services like Tidal and Apple Music use FLAC now, but they do not allow you to own the metadata, the scans, or the exact pressing of the CD.