When I was a kid, I performed in plenty of orchestra concerts where we played movements from the same larger musical piece. My father also introduced me to the concept of a "rock opera," which I found a bit underwhelming. It wasn't until I downloaded this particular album in college that I truly appreciated the idea of an album as a fundamental unit of connected pieces that enhance and support one another.
It's just really fucking good to listen to this album all in one go. A network of recurring tones and moods and vibes. It's just very nice!!
Dark story: I went through a period of time in college where I had a room in a co-ed fraternity, but… More