CLOSE TO THE EDGE

Kind of a grower (for me, at least), but its charms are instantly noticeable. Close to Edge makes itself known as a record that combines subtlety, technicality, melody, and detail more tightly than many of its compatriots. There is definitely a penchant for the enjoyable bits of prog to end up buried beneath overt displays of instrumental showmanship, but none of that is here, in my experience. Everything is good on this record, and the title track is probably the quickest-moving 18-minute song I have ever heard - a major achievement in my eyes . Every moment of that track meshes so well. It's undoubtedly a masterclass showing off a multi-movement prog composition. Roger Deans artwork also makes this such an iconic album. 5.0 it actually took me a bit to see the greatness but then it was revealed. It takes an incredible amount of talent to remember every note for shows and other performances.

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