Pip55 - I started typing out my thoughts on each song as I was listening through the album for the first time, and I ended up with almost 1,300 words. T2J isn't as active as it used to be, so I'm not sure if I want to subject everyone here to that all at once...haha.

For now, I'll say my favorite songs are Crazy Joey, Cataclysmic, and Butterfly and Zebra, followed closely by If There Is No Heaven, San Francisco Blue, and Keep On Movin'.

As an album, I think it's very strong. My three closest Satch reference points are Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards, Super Colossal, and Is There Love In Space? Those albums are all from the second half of Joe's career, and I think that's a great sign of a strong artist.

Anyway, what does everyone else think?

Hey Two Shay, how u be?

Pipster, hi yerself! You must be keeping busy these days!

Big Bunny, I don't know exactly what u do but there is an extra step u have to take to complete it...u do the download but then have one more thing to do...my son did it or I'd give u details. There is a link in the email for help with the digital download. Good luck!

Happy birthday Chad! Nice birthday present u got from Joe, lol!

Hi Austin...I was kinda looking forward to your song-by-song review!

Wooley, I agree. I think the last track resonated the most for me and brought such vivid images to mind. I'm not surprised you cried!

Chelle belle, I know u got your package yesterday, u allllways get yers first! Ours should be here today but at least we had the download so I haven't gone crazy ;) Whatchoo think of it?

Only one listen all the way through so far...what a crazy ride! This album takes you all over the place and back again. I kept trying to make sense of it and make the puzzle pieces go together, when I finally realised I couldn't because Joe made a whole new kind of puzzle! I had to just sit back, close my eyes and travel along wherever it went. I think this has such a different feel from Joes other albums...it feels as if he's so FREE! Looking forward to many, many happy replays.

Big congratulations Joe, you always amaze me and keep things fresh! And thanks for so many tracks, the more Joe, the BETTER!

Do The Stu - I'll second TBones, we like a good read here. I find nods towards older songs, but there's such a fresh perspective on everything. The songs feel, I'm no good with words, compositionally rich/deep? There's a lot of atmosphere, it's almost like one complete movie soundtrack. But like most of Joe's music, it's the soundtrack to all our lives isn't it?

Cataclysmic - that one moves around so much, it's so clever

Wooleyman - great words, very true. Although it was LIAM that got my hairs up, and water in the eyes (on practically every listen)

Ghatler1001 - sorry for your loss. I can completely sympathise with you. Similar happened to me with the Unstoppable Momentum album and the song 'I'll Put A Stone...' Joe's music has a habit of helping with all the highs and lows

TBone - this downloading lark is sounding very technical huh. Cracking album. I gave myself a couple hours off today. New Album time has become a bit of a trip now because it means new tour, new tickets, but one guy is missing from the party. Gets me every time. Hope Chrispy is still snapping away with that camera

Joe - is it Set List time yet?

Following on the them from the UM Tour of doing most of the album I'd like to throw this lot at you:

From Shockwave: Shockwave Supernova, Lost In A Memory, Crazy Joey, In My Pocket, Cataclysmic, A Phase I'm Going Through, Scarborough Stomp, Stars Race Across The Sky, Goodbye Supernova

Really liking the new album. Even though it definitely feels like a new album, it also feels like a trip through Joe's entire discography.

Shockwave Supernova - New vibes

Lost In A Memory - Engines Of Creation vibes

Crazy Joey - Seems like a shout out to Jumpin' In - Unstoppable Momentum and Is There Love In Space? vibes

In My Pocket - One of my favorites on the album. Captures that undeniable Satch groove reminiscent of the JS '95 album

On Peregrine Wings - Definitely Crystal Planet-esque Has that powerful upbeat rhythm and awesome melody.

Cataclysmic- Another favorite. Crystal Planet vibes as well here. Love the groove and love the melody. Really enjoy that twangy guitar intro as well. The chords at the beginning really do provide a sense of oncoming danger. It feels like a piece of music that would play while a spaceship was trying to escape the......ahem cough cough.....shockwave from a supernova star explosion.

San Francisco Blue - Unstoppable Momentum vibes. Kinda bouncy and goofy. Almost like Three Sheets To The Wind and Shine On American Dreamer.

Keep On Movin' - Very interesting piano intro by Mike Keneally. Reminded of Jordan Rudess' playing. Strong Strange Beautiful Music vibes on this track.

All Of My Life - Cool track. Very unique yet simple. I like the percussion in combination with the smooth chords on top. Reminds me of a track that Sting would create.

A Phase I'm Going Through - Every so often, Joe drops these tracks that you don't know what to make of them. That's not a bad thing though. I love it. It's so outside from any other tracks he's done in a while. I honestly think Marco is really helping him push the envelope rhythmically because the beat on this track feels weird but fits at the same time. Not to mention, how often does Joe use a phaser. It's to hear some of that. :)

Scarborough Stomp - This song doesn't really grab my attention.....yet. Except for that cool Harpsichord-like break that Mike does.

Butterfly And Zebra - The title says it all. I don't know what else to say. lol

If There Is No Heaven - More Crystal Planet vibes. YESSSS!!! Reminds me of Lights Of Heaven.

Stars Race Across The Sky- Definitely a spiritual successor Clouds Race Across The Sky. Similar, if not, the same chords as well. Cool stuff.

Joe, I've been a fan of your music since the late '80s and enjoy every single album. Thank you for using your gifts to bless the world with this form of beauty!

For many years, it seems, a theme of spiritual questioning and seeking has been present in your work. 'If there's no Heaven' continues in this vein, and is a masterful, thought-provoking piece. I've undergone a spiritual journey myself and feel it is very important to never stop seeking truth, wherever it leads. While I became a Christian years ago, I am not content to follow the crowd and continue to be driven to ask hard questions concerning science, faith, and life itself. It is normal to entertain doubt at times, and 'If there's no Heaven' really forces one to come face to face with that doubt and ponder what it would mean for each of us to simply disappear into nothingness at death.

Hey Joe,

I have the new album, played it several times already and it gets better every time I listen to it ..... every track ..... a truly superb album - Can't wait to see Joe on the Supernova tour when he comes to the U.K Bristol, Colston Hall is my venue ( first saw Joe on the Unstoppable Momentum tour ). Joe ..... you are the best !

Downloading the new album as I write . So I have not had a proper listen yet.

Surprisingly my body decided to have a heart attack last Friday brought on by a bout with tachycardia. Mild one as far as these things go.... any whooo I will give the album a proper listen but if it gets me too emotionally worked up I'll have to delay a full listen.

Because it is something I have experienced in the past... several Joe songs regularly give me chest pains by the shear beauty of the compositions and emotions conveyed ....... :-)

Grateful to have some new tunes by my favorite artist.

cheese101 - I contacted HELP and Jim from topspin media sent me another link. I have heard the album through full, twice now >=:) *happy happy joy! joy!*

It's funny to get on here and see wolf2 still posting crazy shiat almost 20 years later!

If michelle is still around ... HI MICHELLE!!!

I've moved from Arkansas to Colorado to Alaska. Playing and writing a lot of music these days. Loving life. I've gotten heavily into Kings of Leon and Ed Sheeran, but Joe still has the #1 spot on my favorites list.

Just wanted to get on and say how much I love the new album. It's definitely got my attention, way more than the previous two albums. Favorite song after about 10 listens: Cataclysmic. San Francisco Blue is currently a close 2nd.

Keep up the good work Joe! Hope you are well and loving every minute of this life.

Have played the whole album today on iTunes through decent headphones.

Once again a fabulous collection of masterpieces.

So much talent and I get to see you in Portsmouth UK in November.

I can't wait.

To Iloveguitars:

Just because I may not play does not take away my right to an opinion, especially when it concerns what MY PERSONAL TASTES are. The fact that he can do something I cannot is why I have been a fan for so long. For me , Joe's older stuff is what I hold near and dear, and after 20-25 years it still holds up. An awful lot of his newer stuff....eh, I have to pick and choose. I can still listen to "War", loud, daily, and I guess I'm waiting for him to outdo that freakin' masterpiece!

That being said, I still stand by my opinion of Unstoppable Momentum. An Orwellian title. I can listen to what I like from that album in 15 minutes or less.

THAT being said, I can be an adult and amend my opinion on the new album. I forget that it takes a few listens to digest the material on a new album. After further digestion I have concluded that I do quite LIKE most of the album; 9/15 to be exact. The ones I like get better with each taste. The ones I don't like, do not. That simple.

Opinions Dude, and when it comes to music it is highly subjective. I know I offended your hero, but don't you think that for 20 some odd years maybe I saw Joe the same way, but lately he dropped a couple stinkers? I don't just blindly accept every thing that comes from him. Just because he's talented and gifted doesn't mean I have to LIKE it all. The red self-titled album; well done if you like blues; me, not. EOC; techno, not a favorite of ANYONE I know that likes Joe. SBM; it literally gives me a headache for some reason. Bottom line , Joe is only a human.

Pip, i do so love mah kitties. Cats are good people! I'm soo wanting another kitten, but three kitties make enough cat hair for this house. lol! Howz u?

Chee, I've listened to it in bits and pieces over the past few days. Hands down my fave is Butterfly & Zebra. Like I said, it must be the mood I'm in.

PeaceDeb, what in thee hell, man! Don't go doing stuff like that! You can stub your toe if you want attention! Seriously though, I hope you're on the mend and feeling better! xoxo

Toosh! As always, best withes to your daughter and your family.

XROB, robbiebob, how the hell are ya man! Alaska, for realz? From the hottest place to the coldest. What's up with that?

Glad to FINALLY see some familiar faces! It would be great if we could get the family back up in here! . . As for me, I'm always checking in, but there's never much action...except Wolf. lol! Going through some stuff right now myself. My niece was killed in June, and they want to charge her killer with a misdemeanor. Anyone else who would have done the same thing he did would have been locked up immediately. It's really true. It's all about who ya know.It ain't over till it's over. My family will never be the same. As for me personally, my kneecaps have seemed to forget where they live and keep moving to placed they're not supposed to be. I'm having a knee scope done Thursday to clean out a torn lateral meniscus and cut something else thats making my knee cap go the wrong way. My other knee is just being a selfish bitch and don't want to be left out of all the fun, so it decided to dislocate and stay that way for 8 hours Wed. night. The knee that I'm having surgery on was dislocated for a day and a half. Meniscus cartilage is getting in the way and holding them out of place. Talk about good times! Hell yeah! They're ripping through here like mad. All within the span of a month. When shit goes sideways, it goes sideways!

Well I do quite love Engines of Creation.... but then again.... every once in a while I'm in the mood for Wood Stock Jam too. :)

Still have not given Shockwave Supernova a proper listen I-pod would not sync but finally figured that out so a listen is next on the agenda

Michelle- Aww thanx <3 . I think I am going to be okay hit me out of left field...strange thing was thru the whole thing I was like ...calm. No impending dooom feeling... no chest pain just a little nagging pain behind my left shoulder blade & extreme exhaustion . I thank God I went to the hospital instead of home to bed. Yeah glad to be here... really really glad.

Peace Lilly - my word, sorry to hear that. Hope you're feeling much better and they have a program to get you back in tip top in no time. Lots of beautiful mellow tunes on the new album should help