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Straight from an old Todd fan (my first Todd concert was
with the original Utopia back in 1973) - buy this CD! It is
incredible in the sense that few care to, or are capable of
making music of this quality anymore. Todd has remained true
to the musical spirit that inspired us all back in those days
and continues to do so today. He is pushing 60 years old and
still sounds as fresh and alive as he did when he first took
us to Utopia. So don't you ever learn? Apparently the masses
don't. As we watch rock and roll die the doors are once again
opened to the "Arena". So take it in and enjoy! I don't like
comparing one CD (album) to another because each of Todd's
work offers something very different from the last. All worth
hearing again and again. "Liars" was one of the most brilliant
of all his work and really put the truth on the map in his
own difinitive lyrics. It was also sonically perfect, futuristic
and rich in sound. "Arena" is somewhat a return to the Todd
era post "Initiation". The kind of stuff that brought us that
updated and streamlined Utopia ala "RA", "OOPs Wrong Planet",
"Adventures in Utopia", "Swing To The Right", "Oblivion" and
"POV". But as always it offers something new that you can't
quite put your finger on. That is what has kept me listening
as a fan all these years. His guitar work also stands out
on this CD and it is great to hear him cutting lose on the
strings a little more often. There is only one Todd. So if
you have half a brain you won't hesitate to lay down your
ten bucks for this great music.
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