THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING

AYREON The Theory Of Everything: 9,5/10 Appreciate so much Arjen's messages on the titles of its musical great works: here "The Theory Of Everything" displays musically what he means for it...a full-optionals prig-rock opus, or opera. When reading first reviews I was perplexed about the fragmentation in 42 "parts", evoking probably that too many ideas could have been poorly developed. But right after a couple a spin, I'd say surprisingly due to the large amount of music at stake, this doubt vanished in a great musical listening experience, one of the best of the year and surely in par with the previous Ayreon's masterpiece (T.H.E.). Very cohesive, full of musical ideas and passages, great singers and tons of fun (I heard myself laughing for being treated so well...). No-bore, granted. Enjoy!