1. ChetanP

   10

   Every labored-over song in this intentional masterpiece stands out as a shining example of its kind. As with all of the best concept albums, you're better off ignoring the concept entirely. Forget about this Metropolis android nonsense; the songs and orchestral interludes here revolve only around the human heart, soul, and spirit.… Collapse

   • Helpful? 6 of 6 users said Yes.
2. hootenanny

   8

   This is a pretty good and fun album, if lacking mainstream appeal. It reminded me a bit of "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" by The Flaming Lips, as a concept album. There's a lot of atmosphere and variety in the songs, though some of them are a bit short and overcrowded with detail or overproduced. Fewer but longer songs prolly would've been better, to give more room for songs to build. As it is, some of them start at 100% and end up at 110% and then end shortly. There's ballads and there's upbeat pop stuff. It's never really schmaltzy. Good fun record, if a little geeky with the sci-fi, which isn't bad but it might not sell much. I enjoy this record a lot. Prog rock fans will probably like this one a lot too.… Expand

   • Helpful? 3 of 3 users said Yes.
3. TristramIV

   7

   I think its quite good. I'm not sure I think its as good as so many others appear convinced it is, but its quite good. The only question now is when we will see the Lady Gaga-esque re-release with The Chase EP in tow. It's gotta be coming. My guess is sometime right after the Grammy's.… Expand

   • Helpful? 0 of 3 users said Yes.
4. mark

   4

   "What's all the fuss about?" I hear you say! Don't you know??? Somebody made a reasonably ok pop record!!!
   
   The hype and the ratings only indicate the bad shape of the 2010 music industry in general.… Expand

   • Helpful? 1 of 29 users said Yes.

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