Stranger than truth

A fast-paced journey through the mind of a madman, its external and internal inhabitants, they don't come much more interesting and original than this.
From your first introduction to a cornucopia cast, you are drawn into the manic heart of this surreal Lynchesque drama, bombarded with a monologue of words and impressions.
It takes several listens to get the hang of it all.
Wonderful musicianship and clarity of production provides a foundation without which the whole thing could collapse into a confused mess.
As it develops one gets the impression of Bowie in Vaudeville, but only in touches. The Queen-like guitar layers which tie up the verses move it all somewhere else.
Excellent vocals all the way, especially as they have a little more spit than polish. At the climax one has the feeling of being at the centre of a crowd of advancing carnival zombies.
For a long song, it's over too quick. Sometimes earnestly making a statement, and mostly a whole lot of fun. The only criticism worth mentioning is that there is room for a little more dynamism in the mix in the first two thirds.
But very talented and inventive songwriting here. Well done.