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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 22 out of 29
  2. Negative: 3 out of 29
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70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
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  1. Nov 5, 2015
    67
    Pop rock rather than space prog, The Color Before the Sun is akin to his beloved Rush's permanent wave goodbye to fantasy epics in favor of radio-friendly AOR.
  2. Oct 16, 2015
    60
    The music was recorded in a Nashville studio with few overdubs, which lends a welcome organic crunch at times. But overall, the consistency is not what it could be.
  3. Oct 16, 2015
    70
    The Color Before the Sun is not the band's best record, but it is utterly inspired and almost nakedly sincere. It will likely play well to fans, but even more importantly, perhaps attract new ones.