Sixteenth full album by The Council of Thirteen featuring 15 original songs written by keyboardist/songwriter John W. Edwards. From power rock ballads to progressive rock anthems, symphonic metal, new wave anthems and power pop, Velvet Disguise is the best of symphonic cinematic rock with a progressive flare. Singles include the anthemic title track, "Paper Crown", "Silk Dreams", the soaring ballad "The Secret Flame", Siouxsie & The Banshees styled "Neon Guilotine", a Fleetwood Mac inspired tune "Whispers In The Night" and new wave influenced "Crave You". Video clips are available on YouTube for "Velvet Disguise", "Paper Crown", "Silk Dreams", "The Secret Flame", "Neon Guillotine" and "Whispers In The Night". For fans of ELO, Roxy Music, Kansas, Honeymoon Suite, REO Speedwagon, Alan Parsons Project, Asia, Genesis, Foreigner, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Styx, Human League, The Buggles and more!