The eighty-third album: #83 Love - Da Capo
Away from songs, I go back into psychedelic rock.And while it's big in places (especially in one example I'll get back to), a song like Orange Skies has that while still keeping itself contained and personal as well. It sounds out there, but can still connect. This goes through all of them, with songs that don't feel as out there, but move in interesting direction without quite constraining their sound. The variation in songs, on the other hand, is shown in the single 7Is 7, which switches to something more like proto punk instead, sticking to the standard instruments and sounds and considerably upping the speed. It immediately brings the energy back in the album, even if it might not be a perfect fit.
The other half is its own thing. It's not the first song to have a half to itself, but it's still a rarity for the day and here stands as a nearly twenty minute show off piece for the band. There's some interesting performances here, I suppose, but on the whole it's less integrated and less interesting to listen to. It doesn't provide anything new and really feels like the weaker half of the album