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Title: For the active listener
Review: Robert Wyatt is a unique artist far ahead and different from his contemporaries. Even Pink Floyd's Nick Mason has so much admiration for this guy that he once said "I like his style". This album has some fine moments though not as striking and catchy compared to his earlier albums. This album is very diverse in musical style some songs are queer, balladry, whimsical, nostalgic etc. If you are expecting simple pop songs that can be sung easily like Elton John, you are mistaken Wyatt is totally the opposite very complex but comprehensible. Some songs will get your attention and if it did it will get stuck in your mind and plays endlessly but others will come in passing the reason for a 4 star rating. All songs here require active and repeated listening. If you enjoy Kevin Ayers, Syd Barrett and Daevid Allen, Wyatt comes far more superior than them and a sure delight.
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