It's kitsch, it's over the top, it's cliché, it's cheap-operatic... but if not taken seriously it's a fun album. Very good at what it does and definitely influential so must be on the list. I will never listen to this by choice (any more) but have to give it at least a 3. Oh go on, a 4 then, after all, if you like kitsch etc. this is about perfect.