5/5 This album was very dense to begin with. It has a lot of information and historical background that to the average listener would be lost in. After I overcame its beefiness, Each individual track was really enjoyable, and I felt rewarded diving into lyrics. As far as concept albums go I was really blown away with the care of the album. The album art and the order of track listing really built on a story of Illinois from the perspective of history and artist. TLDR: Dense album, tracks are full to the brim sonically and lyrically

I know this album is important, I know this album was well received. I know this album is seen as good, but I have never been this bored listening to an album. Its good but I'm spoiled, at the time this was lit but now I can appreciate what it did, but I won't come listen to it again. People agree with me given the Spotify listening count is sparse except for the big 3 songs.

It's a good Yes Release but I just wasn't all about it. I would have taken Fragile or Close to the Edge and would have been blown away. One of their less stronger releases but that's ok

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