Wile you make some valid points Porggy, I don't agree. I think there is outstanding utilization of Van's vocals on the album. As far as contrived lyrics a number of the songs were written in stream of consciousness, and it's that raw, pure emotion that elevates the album to it's iconic pedestal.
This album is amazing, from end to end a classic; the unique song cycle concept allows the album to flow song to song and end to end in an almost perfect elegance as natural as Van's gifts.
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