After 5 mind-blowing albums, the Jethro period begins to slow down; this is Anderson's most ambitious work both in lyrics and in music. While the lyrics are excellent, the album doesn't hold up at all compared to the previous "prog opera" of the Tull, losing all its freshness and, despite having its great moments, comes across as too heavy, boring, and meandering overall. A significant decline compared to the marvelous albums that came before. P.S.: Anderson here dabbles with the sax...
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