the bookend epics are fantastic yeah, some of their very best. the rest is a step in the right direction generally - it's nice to hear them in a more power-pop mood again - but a bit inconsistent.
just realised what "born alone" reminds me of is the horse race music from ocarina of time of all things.
― ufo, Tuesday, 1 February 2022 22:47 (two years ago) link