Torman Maxt – The Problem Of Pain: Part 1 (Pre-Owned CD) Mars Hill Records 2007

Product Description

Experience an ambitious journey through progressive Christian rock and metal with The Problem of Pain: Part 1, the 2007 concept album from Torman Maxt, the American progressive rock trio featuring brothers Tony, Dominic, and Vincent Massaro. Combining the intricate musicianship of classic progressive rock with powerful biblical storytelling, this 13-track recording explores one of Christianity's most challenging questions: Why does a loving God allow suffering?

Inspired by the biblical Book of Job and the theological themes explored in C. S. Lewis's The Problem of Pain, this concept album unfolds across five musical chapters. Through dramatic guitar arrangements, melodic vocals, progressive rhythms, and atmospheric instrumental passages, Torman Maxt tells the story of Job's trials, his encounters with suffering, and his struggle to maintain faith in the face of devastating adversity.

Musically, The Problem of Pain: Part 1 draws comparisons to Rush, Kansas, King's X, and classic progressive hard rock, combining melodic guitar riffs, expressive lead vocals, shifting arrangements, and thoughtful songwriting. Highlights include the instrumental opening "Overture," the driving "Job's Song," the darker and more aggressive "Satan's First Song," the atmospheric "Job's Contemplation," and the dramatic closing track "A Great Silence."

Released independently through Mars Hill Records, the album represents the third full-length studio recording from Torman Maxt and the first installment of a two-part musical exploration of Job's story. An excellent addition to any Christian progressive rock, progressive metal, concept album, or independent Christian hard rock collection.

Key Collector Details

• Mars Hill Records – Compact Disc

• Artist: Torman Maxt

• Album: The Problem of Pain: Part 1

• Released: 2007

• Format: CD, Stereo

• Features 13 studio recordings

• Running Time: Approximately 42 minutes

• Third full-length studio album

• Biblical concept album based on the Book of Job

• Inspired by themes from C. S. Lewis's The Problem of Pain

• Features Tony Massaro, Dominic Massaro, and Vincent Massaro

• Produced and engineered by Tony Massaro

• Recorded at Mars Hill Studio, Costa Mesa, California

• Features Christian progressive rock, melodic hard rock, and progressive metal

• First installment of a two-part concept album

• Followed by The Problem of Pain: Part 2 in 2010

• Condition: Pre-Owned CD

Track Listing

1. Overture – 3:53

2. Job's Song – 3:36

3. The Angel's First Song – 3:43

4. Satan's First Song – 4:17

5. Job's Initial Shock – 1:56

6. Job's Resolve – 3:50

7. Job's Commitment – 2:25

8. The Angel's Second Song – 3:03

9. Satan's Second Song – 2:05

10. Job's Contemplation – 1:19

11. Job's Second Response – 2:57

12. Job's Wife – 4:17

13. A Great Silence – 4:47