10,000 DAYS

Ever since I took a chance on a little album called "Undertow" back in 1993, I've been captivated by this band. Every release since then has been received by me with no small amount of excitement and anticipation, and 10,000 Days has no exception.

I can only judge an album based on what it does for me emotionally. I am not one for overly technical examination of a piece of music (other reviews handle that better than I could anyway). Are the vocals too low? Drums? Is the guitar work not up to snuff? I couldn't care less; what matters to me is the "feel".

Lateralus was an excellent album, but it lacked something for me emotionally. I didn't fully realize that until I got familiar with this one, meaning close to a month of listening and a LOT of spins in the CD player. 10,000 Days is just packed full of great moments -- for me. It's a classic that will continue to reveal itself over time, and that's a true sign of greatness.