2004 Strung Out Records
Running Time: 68 minutes, 14 seconds
Cover photo: Paul Dagenais
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Praise for "astray":
astray Rated 1st in Top 20 CD's of 2004
--The Pit - Radio
"...strong melodies, mellotron passages, and other instrumental workouts, especially the 20-minute closer, 'Modern Times.'...Recommended."
15 out of 16 stars
--David Taylor, Progression Magazine
"...Matthew Parmenter's Astray is rechargeable, reusable, and grows stronger with every use. This is progressive rock in its highest form. It's like a work of art that hangs on a museum wall. Patrons will see something new with each and every visit even when the details don't jump out at them right away."
--Joshua Turner, Progressive World.net
"...you'll come back to this CD time and time again. More please, Matthew."
--Jem Jedrzejewski, The Hairless Heart Herald
"...Quite simply, Astray is one of the best solo progressive albums I have heard in a long while, fans of Discipline won't be disappointed as it has been worth the wait."
--Mark Hughes, The Dutch Progressive Rock Page
"...This album is a grower, each listen (about 15 for me) brings forth new elements and wonders. By the third or fouth listen, I was captured....There is a lot to absorb and many sights to see and hear within the music. Just like the old Ragu commercials, 'Try It, You'll Like IT.'"
--Danbo, ProgArchives.com
"...Extrêmement ensorcelante et envoûtante. Une pure merveille!!!"
--Denis, Antithetik web zine