One is a Christian progressive rock concept album by multi-instrumentalist Neal Morse and his fourth studio album. Released in 2004, this was released as both a single-CD album and a special edition double-CD with deleted tracks and cover songs. The album explores the biblical theme of humanity’s separation from and reunion with God. The album is inspired by the Parable of the Prodigal Son and the idea of man’s fall from grace and eventual reconciliation with God.
The band is Neal, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), and Randy George (Ajalon) with guest Phil Keaggy.
Contents
Track listing
Credits adapted from CD booklet.
Restored track list
This is the track list as described by Neal Morse with bonus tracks in their original place.
Critical reception
In 2018, One was ranked number 3 all time in the Neal Morse discography behind Sola Scriptura and The Similitude of a Dream.
Personnel
Neal Morse – lead vocals, Keyboards, Guitars
Mike Portnoy – drums
Randy George – bass guitar
Technical personnel
Rich Mouser - mixing
Additional musicians and special guests
Phil Keaggy – Electric guitar solo in "The Creation" at 8:25, Acoustic guitar solo in "The Man's Gone (Reprise)", 2nd Lead Vocals on Cradle to the Grave.
Chris Carmichael – Violin, Viola, and Background Vocals
Gene Miller – Additional Vocals
Rick Altizer – Additional Vocals
Michael Thurman – French Horn
Rachel Rigdon – Violin
Hannah Vanderpool – Cello
Dave Jacques – String Bass
Jim Hoke – Saxophone
Neil Rosengarden – Trumpet
Bill Huber – Trombone
Glenn Caruba – Percussion
Aaron Marshall – Background Vocals
Missy Hale – Background Vocals
Release details
2004, UK, Inside Out Music/Spv ?, Release Date 8 November 2004, CD
2004, UK, Inside Out Music/Spv 6-93723-01182-0, Release Date 8 November 2004, CD (Special Edition 2-CD set)
2004, USA, Radiant Records/Metal Blade ?, Release Date 2 November 2004, CD
