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Title: Eye poppingly complex progressive rock!
Review: Sure, there are a few reviews here saying that this album is too complex- to the point of being annoying.On the first 5 spins I said the same things about this album. I even came close to trading the thing in at the used store in my neighborhood. After about 8-10 spins though, I began to "get it" and learn the songs. I now consider Echolyn to be one of the best 5 prog bands of the 90's based on the merits this album. If there was ever an album that grows on you . . .The joy with music like this is the anticipation of all those complex changes and weird tempo shifts. This is just about the most complex progressive rock album I have ever heard that is still accessable enough to enjoy doing most anything from driving to just hanging out.To me it's like a cross between Gentle Giant and Jethro Tull's "Songs From the Wood" album on amphetamines. If that sounds good to you, you'll love it.
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