Conceptually, L.I.F.T. stands toe-to-toe with NMB’s greatest works, like their much-acclaimed concept album Similitude of a Dream, combining emotional depth with the band’s trademark progressive rock grandeur. “In short, L.I.F.T. is a prog concept album that follows the journey of someone seeking to belong to something greater than themselves,” Morse explains. “It starts with feeling connected to the world and life, then there is a break in belonging, after which comes the turmoil and desperate cry, leading to a return to that place of profound connection.”