It had its highlights, but much of it felt resigned to shock rock. The missing link between Mott the Hoople and AC/DC.

One of the greatest drumming records of my lifetime

Some interesting production techniques, but felt a bit tiring by the end

Felt so massive but could’ve been twice as long…did the original LP end with that teasing intro to Mountain Jam?

It’s actually incredible how much they manage to do with such a narrow palette

Everyone wants to be Special but there can only be one Specials

Phenomenal sound. Would sit on the record shelf between TV on the Radio and Parquet Courts

Thin Lizzy strikes again. Some excellent prog elements sets them apart from being just that “bar band” sound

A great sound, but I often found myself wishing I were listening to the original versions

Impressively and surprisingly consistent. “Embryonic Journey” is one of the greatest compositions of the decade.

Absolutely beautiful and devastating. A perfect album for early mornings or late nights.

Very cool

The guitar-playing is stellar, yet it blends so well that it isn’t a “guitar record”

I could not find a happy balance between easy-listening and sonic experimentation

The death of rock n roll?

Some great riffs, and some great tracks, but a lot to get through

A lot of energy, but that’s about it

They can make some decent music when they aren’t being complete tools

To the point

Like an ambient Tom Petty, or a smoothened out Kurt Vile, but less interesting than both