PAREIDOLIVING

I don't get it. What is so great about this album? I think it's commendable to create this as a solo endeavour. But this album pales in comparison with the prog greats. I don't see how I could give this the same rating as an album like 2112, let alone CTTE.

For starters, I don't like the singing from Thomas Tielen. A nasal, poor version of David Bowie. But the compositions are flat too. They are well crafted, sure. But there's more to a great record than craftmanship.

There's nothing new here, nothing amazing, nothing shocking. I'm torn between a one-star or two-star rating. I don't want to call it poor though. So I rate it 2 stars.