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Title: Uneven, but full of little surprises
Review: I should begin by saying that I'm a huge EC fan -- about 10 years ago I figured out that he's Probably God, and I stand by that. This is a very uneven, strange, paradoxical album full of things that will grate on your nerves, but also full of nice surprises.Highlights: Check out "The Other Side of Summer", evil twin to a Beach Boys song. This one captured the imagination of my teenage daughter with both its catchy tune and its wry lyrics (don't miss the friendly jabs at John Lennon and Pink Floyd!). "Georgie and Her Rival" is bouncy and strangely haunting; it sticks in your mind and pops up at odd times. "Playboy to a Man" is raucous good fun, and if the lead vocal sounds strange, that's because it's Paul McCartney, uncredited and in full shouting mode. "How to Be Dumb" is a not-so-subtle dig at former Attractions bassist Bruce Thomas. And so on.Like most of life, this album is rich, strange and rewarding. Definitely worth exploring.
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