(March 2014) I have completed phase 22 of my “opus project,” in which I listen to an artists’ full discography, from beginning to end. This episode: YES.
Favourite album: Close to the Edge
Favourite song: Gates of Delirium
Favourite period: the song-as-album side years (’72-’76)
Low point: most everything from the 1990s (esp. Open Your Eyes)
Hidden gem: the fist two, more earthy, slightly psychedelic, albums
Special sauce: Chris Squire
Compared to expectations: same
Opus Project 