Year: 1972
While there is some very good music on this album, I just don't see it as being amazing as most prog enthusiasts will tell you. I refuse to agree with the majority that "Supper's Ready" is one of the best epics ever. In my opinion, it's dull and offers very little substance both lyrically and musically. I think that "Can-Utility and the Coastliners" is the highlight of the album, with "Time Table" and "Horizons" offering some good stuff in smaller packages. "Watcher of the Skies" kicks things off and is the poster child for the mellotron, but otherwise doesn't do much for me. It starts off slowly and never seems to go anywhere. "Get 'em Out By Friday" is fun and is a nice change of pace on this album. While I like this album, I cannot in good conscience say it is one of the best ever. Ho-hum.
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