Album of the Day

Thud, by Kevin Gilbert (1994): I've sung the praises of Gilbert in general and this album before, which is odd because when I first got it (used) I really didn't get into it. Other than the sarcastic love song "When You Give Your Love to Me" and the ominous "Shadow Self" (timed "6.66" on the tracklist), it didn't do much for me. Maybe I was expecting more "prog" or something. Slowly, but very surely, it grew on me until today I can't see how I didn't love it instantly. It's spoiled me for other pop albums, both musically rich and lyrically profound (if dark and somewhat depressing). Go get yours now, damnit!