It's shite.
Close to the Edge has its moments but they are few and far between. As for Tales I tried on the insistence of a friend (who was more likely a twat) to get into that album by playing it in the20dark, while working, while doing nothing, while bathing, cooking, hoovering whatever. I must have played it through about eight or nine times. It truly is music with no redeeming features, not unlike Works or Humphrey Bogart's characters in Angels With Dirty Faces. If anyone can really point me out to any part of it that doesn't sound like animals in an abattoir then please do so.
Mike
tony1 wrote:
Topographic Oceans is a masterpiece, in my opinion.
It's something (like water) to immerse yourself in (pardon the pun).
Sorry but it can'thelp to be introduced to the piece so many years after it's release.
Times and tastes have changed, but Close to the Edge and Tales are still fresh to my ears and many live experiences with both albums refreshes the feelings everytime.
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Caffeine will not help in the attempt to enjoy Topographic Oceans. It will only frustrate you. Try the opposite end of the narcotic spectrum- barbiturates.
It doesn't matter if we are talking about the music, album cover art, lyrics or mullets. I can say that the Tarkus album cover art was complete crap. Someone else can say it was the best album cover ever. It would be awfully boring if everyone agreed on everything.
Speaking of boring... Topographic Oceans - I've tried many times to get into that album. I will try again, after a few Red Bulls.
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> Sorry, not looking to piss anybody off but
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