The key's in title track sound so so so so bad.
There is no title track.
At first I thought it was better than expected, and overall strong. On second spinning, it think it's downright amazing. What is most impressive is how the band matures with each album. The writing on Colors sounds juvenile compared to Parallax II and this. There is nothing rough or tired about this album. On the contrary, it showcases the band's hability to drift away from their over-the-top heavy style while still improving on their songwriting. The album brings tons of ideas, switching from one to the next in a matter of seconds, with some damn intricate parts, while never feeling all over the place or overly and needlessly "showy", even with all the "rock opera" influences. This is seriously tight songwriting. Moreover, while being their less heavy album, it's also maybe their most complex one in terms of detail and overall structures. There is no concession, to anything or anyone.
And just when I thought they would end the album on a quiet note... Oh, boy.
I don't know how it will last, but there is no question that it holds to their precedents, and proof that they have still a lot to give. Fourth amazing album in a row.
And Tommy not pushing himself ? This is the most diverse he's ever been, pushing his high and low registers, trying effects, tone variations and something in pretty much every song.