Title: Not Watt's Best Spiel
Review: I figured if you can write a rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind kid that sure plays some pinball, you could write a rock opera about anything. But perhaps you shouldn't write one about a bursted perineum, as on its surface it doesn't seem like the most lyrical or poetical subject.Which would be okay if the music and spiel here were top-notch. As a longtime Watt lover, I found this to be a tough slog. I agree with the previous reviewer that his vocal delivery seems a bit pinched and forced. The ever-present organ adds nice flavor but gets a bit grating over the course of the whole album and I happen to miss guitar. How about Nels Cline on a track or two?Moreover, the songs don't stay with you the way some of the tracks from Engine Room do. As a cathartic experience, I'm sure it did something for Watt. As a listening experience, it leaves a bit to be desired.
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