Very spotty album. First few songs are amazing, and then it descends into jazz-rock schmaltz. I would give side one an A minus at best (even that side deteriorates a little as it goes on) and side two a B at best, averaging out to B plus at best. One reason I gave it the benefit of the doubt at B plus was so I could post the cover, which is one of the best I know. As for buying it, the choices are bad: first generation CD transfer, ridiculously overpriced used vinyl, or a remastered CD loaded with bonus tracks which I'm sure are crappy. Ultimately with this band, I think I'm going to end up with just American Beauty and Workingman's Dead on the studio albums. [ps, and In the Dark]
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