Edward Reekers - The Liberty Project (2023)

Dutch progressive-rock artist Edward Reekers (formerly of Kayak) will be releasing his first solo album in 15 Years! The Liberty Project will be released on 4 August via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group and features contributions from Steve Hackett (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!

Tracklist:
1.01 - Edward Reekers - Out Of The Past...(Prologue) (2:05)
1.02 - Edward Reekers - The Present Day (4:10)
1.03 - Edward Reekers - Two Lifetimes (4:22)
1.04 - Edward Reekers - The Disease (5:09)
1.05 - Edward Reekers - Good Citizens (4:37)
1.06 - Edward Reekers - Liberty (5:34)
1.07 - Edward Reekers - Patients, Have Patience (4:33)
1.08 - Edward Reekers - The Break Up (5:29)
1.09 - Edward Reekers - Turn To Us, Learn From Us (5:06)
1.10 - Edward Reekers - The Clash Of Belief (6:34)
1.11 - Edward Reekers - Money (6:10)
1.12 - Edward Reekers - We Live To Die (5:59)
1.13 - Edward Reekers - Remember The Fallen, Celebrate Life (4:56)
1.14 - Edward Reekers - Onwards And Forwards (5:08)
1.15 - Edward Reekers - Never Again (2:58)
1.16 - Edward Reekers - As Good As Any Goal (5:14)
1.17 - Edward Reekers - .....Into The Future (Epilogue) (3:21)