[Rick and Roll]

Seems to me that since a lot of the younger set grew up on the later material by the classic prog bands, one must feel as there should be an apology for liking that stuff. There should be no need to apologize for liking a record like "Talk". I think it's OK - the problem I have with that one is that it lacks substance all of the way through. Additionally, it feels a little cold, I think since it really wasn't a collaborative effort. Union is pretty good - I like the ABW&H quite a bit better, though. Even a better bet is the studio cuts from the Ascension cd's. I still have not heard Magnification - worth it?

Take it from a reallllly big King's X fan - Manic and Mr. Bulbous are not up to the standard I expect from these guys. The sound is poor on Manic, and I let them know it too. Jerry sounds like he's on Mars and Doug's bass is annoyingly fuzzy. Bulbous is just weak. I fully expect a return to form with their next release.

Keith - thanks for the Paris heads-up. And to think I thought Paris was just Leonard Nimoy's character on Mission Impossible!