BOC: real and alternate histories (was Re: 80s Metal)

[Carl Edlund Anderson]

On 10 Sep 2008, at 16:08 , Steve Swann wrote:
> Argh yes, I hate the way Imaginos (due to timing, politics, and a  
> variety of other factors) ended up falling through the cracks, and  
> becoming (depending on whose point of view you take) either the  
> "lost classic" or the unwanted bastard child.  But either way, left  
> behind.
> God damn it.
> So, I love your alternate history take on it, where instead it  
> becomes the vehicle for their triumphant reunion.  :)



I thought a great album deserved a more powerful role.  :)  Yeah,  
when I achieve omnipotence (any day now ...) I'll sort it all out. ;)

Yeah, the timing and all that ....  Reality bites!  Well, so it goes.

Still, as it is, I'm glad Imaginos happened at all.  And given its  
bizarre background and creation process, it's really incredibly how  
strong it turned out and how well it holds up _20_ years after  
release (and longer yet since some of the recording sessions that  
survive onto the released version, too be sure).  It's either one of  
the best BOC albums, or the best albums that should be (or have been)  
a BOC album.  A great album in any case.

Cheers,
Carl

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