new Transatlantic cd "The Whirlwind"

I don't get it- it's a progressive concept album with cover versions of old sawhorses from the seventies? Most people won't consider that progressive or a concept.

Um, the covers are on a bonus disc. "The Whirlwind" is the main album.

actually cover songs are interesting and show their influences . based on previous cds and dvds they are heavily influenced by the Beatles. Soul sacrifice is the standout on the bonus disc though.
of course the main album continues to amaze on each listen and would go as far as to say its one of the best and uplifting rock/prog albums i have heard this year. Check it out.

Alright, it makes sense now. It sounds interesting, I'm going to check it out. Thanks

Okay, this gets a little strange for me. I did my obsessive prog rock thing through the '70s (example: a dozen + Genesis shows), but slowly moved away over the years. These days, I just never think to go there. My taste in rock has moved to simpler song structures and I listen to jazz for more involved compositions - the split is app 50/50. My rock preferences generally require serious guitar playing and, if possible, lean toward the Beatlesque(Todd Rundgren, Lindsey Buckingham). My jazz taste nods toward pre-bop classics.

Now, it turns out that the guy who built my guitar is a huge fan of Transatlantic - particularly a record called "Bridge Across Dreams". I'm inclined to check them out. So:

What is the general consensus here on this band's best work?
If I were trying to get a feel for them, where shoul I start?
Is "Bridge" the best way to dip a toe in?

Thanks in advance,

Marty