Rudess/Morgenstein Project

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Rudess/Morgenstein Project
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Studio album by
Rudess/Morgenstein Project
ReleasedSeptember 2, 1997
Genre Progressive rock, fusion, Dork rock
Length50:40
Label Domo Records
Producer Rod Morgenstein & Jordan Rudess
Rudess/Morgenstein Project chronology
Rudess/Morgenstein Project
(1997)
The Official Bootleg
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Rudess/Morgenstein Project is an album by Jordan Rudess and Rod Morgenstein. It came about after a power outage during a Dixie Dregs concert caused all of the Dregs' instruments to fail except Jordan's, so he and Rod improvised until power was restored and the concert could continue. The chemistry between them was so strong that they decided to make their own album and subsequent tour. An Official Bootleg is also available. The album also features an uncredited performance by Kip Winger at the end of the track Masada. [2]

Contents

Track listing

All pieces are composed by Jordan Rudess and Rod Morgenstein.

  1. "Don't Look Down" – 7:23
  2. "Sloth" – 3:34
  3. "Drop the Puck" – 3:50
  4. "Crossing Over" – 7:35
  5. "Never Again (For Nan)" – 3:46
  6. "Tailspin" – 3:06
  7. "Odd Man Out" – 3:43
  8. "Masada" – 7:11
  9. "Cartoon Parade" – 4:12
  10. "Over the Edge" – 6:20

Personnel

Production

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References

  1. Allmusic review
  2. Rudess/Morgenstein Project Reviews Rudess/Morgenstein Project Official Site. Accessed 10 November 2008