[Rick and Roll]

This is an interesting topic. I was able to hear an excerpt of the song on myspace. I have some honest opinions on it. And I'm glad you posted it here.

On the surface, it's contradictory to have a prog song aimed at sales. Please bear in mind I don't share that view - but you will get your "sell out" emails, etc. Not really caring about any of that (who am I to deny an artist the right or opportunity to sell product), I gave it a listen.

I find it somewhat forced. The "Broken" single a few years back was impressive - a tight, 4-minute powerful song. This seems more bombastic, sort of like "here's a single and it's packed with everything you need". It's the same issue I have with a band like Jadis. Great songs, just too polished, a tad overdone, and formulaic.

The strength of Magenta in my eyes is the use of famous bands' themes (Yes, Genesis) and updating the sound. They're truly a great band, both live and studio. Rob Reed is an awesome songwriter. But this song doesn't seem to flow. I'll have to hear it all to form a final opinion.

So it will sell millions lol!