From Progression Magazine, October 2000

Sound***
Composition****
Musicianship****
Performance****
total rating 15
(possible 16)

Yet another new progressive group that will likely take the world (well, at least the prog world) by storm. They have dazzling technique, elaborate, sophisticated and edgy compositions, long tracks, including a 20-minute epic, the whole nine yards. The quartet includes keyboardist Kurt Rongey, who made his presence known with his solo release, _Book in Hand_, and fusion guitarist Bill Pohl. Rounded out with bass and drums, These guys dip into the styles of Genesis, Yes, Allan Holdsworth, King Crimson, Happy the Man, and a bit of neo-prog here and there (though things never stay too sweet for very long). They internalize, integrate, and spew it all out in their very own and very impressive way. Parts of "the Doorman" sound like a collision between crunchy King Crimson (both _Red_era and the more recent lineup) and Peter Gabriel. Especially notable are the incredible compositions and arrangements which have the sophistication, and sometimes colors of Yes and the complexity of Gentle Giant (but not the polyphony), though Underground Railroad's predilection is for more angular, biting lines. It all amounts to spectacular progressive rock.

    ---Dean Suzuki