A QUESTION OF BALANCE

This album takes on the theme of asking questions and trying to find meaning in the world. Several undisputed classics here, but not quite as grand an experience as some of the previous albums. At this point, they were purposely trying to do songs that were stripped back a bit from the elaborate lushness and complexity of previous albums, so that the songs would translate and work better in concert. And the songs are wonderful, even if stripped back a bit. Opens with the iconic Question and closes with the moving, inspirational The Balance, with numerous highlights in between. Overall, the production and sound quality on these early 70's albums exceeds that of 60's albums, for a great sonic experience. The band really hitting their stride in this period. Best Songs: Question, The Balance, And the Tide Rushes In, It's Up To You, Dawning Is The Day, How Is It We Are Here. Rating: 4.5