In Transit

is one of this Canadian band's best albums, which is not often said about a live release. 's progressive edge is toned down by 's serious vocal style, which is both highly energetic and pleasantly soft. Like , their songs involve short keyboard stints followed by gracious electric guitar work, with intricate themes being unraveled in the lyrics all the while. This album radiates with the band's electrifying fervor, and by not being too progressive or pretentious, each song ends up being immensely entertaining. with the precision of 's guitar playing, is stunning, as is the drumming on The synthesizer is used wisely on faintly shimmering in and out amongst the clarity of 's voice. Ending with the spirited bombast of the album as a whole has no weak moments, and not a lot of crowd interference either, which can sometimes tarnish a live album. produces a comfortable balance of progressive elements and straight-ahead rock, so that their music can be appreciated by fans of both styles. is solid evidence of this. ~ Mike DeGagne