—   Crap. I know it, you know it, my cat knows it. And for the fact that prog lovers don't want their bands to change--bull. It's not change they don't like, but selling out or jumping on the latest band wagon. For instance, no Yes fan would complain if they made their epic songs LONGER (nobody does that), but to make them 3 mins long-well every band in the world does that. What progress does a prog band gain in joining the masses. Also prog lovers don't really like it when prog bands add the latest music trend to their music. For example in the 70's the crappiest music out there was disco, now imagine back then you buy your favorite prog band's newest album- and there's disco stuff on there. Later, synth- pop is the latest fad; you buy your favorite prog band's newest album- and there's synth- pop stuff on it. Latest fad-hair metal--your favorite prog band's newest album has hair metal stuff. Rap, grunge etc, etc. Prog lovers, I bet, wouldn't complain or complain less if their favorite bands added influences that are not obviously the trend of the day-- classical, ethnic or jazz perhaps.

 

 

  —   Here's the deal in a nutshell. If you heard this album and did not like it, then you are not smart enough or qualified enough as a music reviewer to give an opinion. It's like explaining calculus to a 3 year old. This is a great album whether you understand it or not. If you are not sharp enough to appreciate the intelligent music made by Mr. Anderson, go listen to 'NSYNC. I will not review an 'NSYNC album because I do not appreciate the effort it takes for 5 young men dance to and sing other people's music. It all sounds boring to me. That's what "A Passion Play" sounds like to the members of 'NYSNC and any other person not smart enough to appreciate great music. I'm sure it's tough for Justin to dance and lip sync the songs on stage. I do not appreciate it because I prefer people who write their own music and sing it live. His efforts are wasted on me, much like Ian Anderson's efforts are wasted on less intelligent individuals. If this album is over your head, go review another album. Don't give a bad review just because you cannot understand or appreciate what it takes for a man like Ian Anderson to write and put this concept together. Go tap your toes to Britney Spears as she shakes all over the stage. Here's my final word. This is one of the greatest albums ever written. If you cannot understand it, move on to something you can understand and leave the reviews of these more intelligent albums to the more intelligent people.

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